Attention California Residents (& everyone else) :
Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in crystal leaded products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
At Crewel Jewels, we strive to purchase materials for our products that are lead free. With the exception of German and Italian scissors, our supplies are purchased from vendors within the United States who randomly and consistently test their products for lead content. All materials used in Crewel Jewels products fall within the "Class 1" or "Class 2" criteria (see below for additional info on classes).
Please note that all Swarovski Crystal contains 21% lead. Also, the Celestial Crystal (all of our non-Swarovski crystal) contains between 12% and 14% lead. Lead is the key component that gives these crystals their sparkle, and should not present a hazard unless ingested. SO PLEASE DON'T EAT THEM!
Statement of Lead Content for Czech Glass Beads
Glass Manufacturer Certificates:
Product certificate according to the PN 0860 Industrial Standard and the PN 0800-PN082
materials standards with exception of beads made of glass cane with the unique identifying
numbers of 71000* and 71010*, none of the Fire Polished or Pressed Bead colors contain
lead and/or lead oxide.
* These products are acceptable for use in retail jewelry. The Czech glass cane that the beads are made from contains lead oxide, which does not cause the same health concerns as metallic lead.
Crewel Jewels products are not intended for children.
Material Class System:
Class 1 Materials:
Stainless or surgical steel; karat gold; sterling silver; platinum, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, rhodium, or osmium; natural or cultured pearls; glass, ceramic, or crystal decorative components, including cat’s eye, cubic zirconia, cubic zirconium (CZ), rhinestones, and cloisonné; gemstones cut and polished for ornamental purposes (excluding aragonite, bayldonite, boleite, cerussite, crocoite, ekanite, linarite, mimetite, phosgenite, samarskite, vanadinite, and wulfenite); elastic, fabric, ribbon, rope, or string (unless it contains intentionally added lead and is listed as a class 2 material); all natural decorative material, including amber, bone, coral, feathers, fur, horn, leather, shell, wood, that is in its natural state and is not treated in a way that adds lead; and adhesive.
Class 2 Materials:
• Electroplated metal:
On and before August 30, 2009, a metal alloy <10% lead by weight electroplated with suitable under and finish coats.
After August 30, 2009, a metal alloy <6% lead by weight electroplated with suitable under and finish coats;
Unplated metal <1.5% lead not otherwise listed as a class 1 material;
Plastic or rubber, including acrylic, polystyrene, plastic beads and stones, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC):
On and before August 30, 2009, < 0.06% (600 ppm) lead by weight.
After August 30, 2009, <0.02% (200 ppm) lead by weight); and
A dye or surface coating containing <0.06% (600 ppm) lead by weight.
Class 3 Materials:
Any portion of jewelry that meets both of the following criteria:
Not a class 1 or class 2 material
Contains <0.06% (600 ppm) lead by weight
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