An Awesome New innovation in body jewelry is the PVD coating in the Gold color. It is color fast, and permanent just as the regular Blackline. This gold coating is also extremely scratch resistant as well as Ultra Safe. It has been independently tested, and has been certified bio-compatible for use on medical devices and implants that come in contact with bone, skin, tissue, or blood. It is put on G23 Surgical Grade Titanium. There is no Gold in this item at all. This all makes for an incredibly safe piece of jewelry that looks absolutely great, without the price tag.