Prop 65
At Rock Paradise, we are committed to ensuring that our customers have all the necessary information to make informed choices for their well-being, in mind, body, and spirit.
Natural elements, like pearls and processed stones, can contain chemicals. Prop 65 enables consumers in California to be informed about components that may contain lead or other chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. For the utmost safety of our customers, we choose to provide this warning and information on our website. We've compiled a list of warnings and California jewelry making classifications to help you understand these health and safety concerns:
Crystals
California requires the following notice:
These products may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Jewelry
California requires the following notice:
These products may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
CLASS 1 MATERIALS
Includes 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 such as cat’s eye, cubic zirconia, rhinestones, and cloisonné; cut and polished gemstones for ornamental purposes (excluding specific minerals); and other natural materials like amber, bone, coral, etc., in their natural state.
CLASS 2 MATERIALS
Covers electroplated and unplated metal with specific lead content, plastics and rubbers like acrylic, polystyrene, and PVC with designated lead content; dyes or surface coatings containing a specific percentage of lead.
CLASS 3 MATERIALS
Refers to any jewelry part not classified as Class 1 or 2 but contains a certain percentage of lead by weight.
Note: Class 2 and Class 3 materials are subject to lead restrictions.