As an independent consultant for Paparazzi Accessories ("Paparazzi"), MyPinkNow is committed to informing its customers about the material used by Paparazzi to construct its jewelry. Please find on this page relevant statements provided by Paparazzi regarding the construction and safety testing of its jewelry.
We are not responsible for the contents of these statements, nor for the accuracy thereof. For any additional details on these statements, you are encouraged to contact Paparazzi Accessories in writing at:
Paparazzi Accessories, 4771 South Desert Color Parkway, St. George, UT 84790
WHAT IS THE JEWELRY MADE OF?
All Paparazzi Accessories meet applicable consumer safety laws and regulations in the United States.
The metals found in Paparazzi Accessories pieces are primarily iron and include other trace minerals. Those trace minerals are made up of a metallic alloy of either zinc, steel, or aluminum. Before our jewelry is sold, Paparazzi tests its jewelry for chemicals of concern using labs that are accepted by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Paparazzi Accessories are not hypo-allergenic.
Some of the Paparazzi Accessories are made of actual leather, while others are made from synthetic leather or suede, which is a mix of plastics and fabric. It is the same type of material found in many shoes, jackets, and other apparel. While some people may be more sensitive to the smell of these items, it is not harmful. Removing the bracelets from the plastic they are packaged in will help the smell dissipate more quickly if desired.
Some of the bracelets and rings may have latex in the elastic/stretch band. Paparazzi recommends that those persons with sensitivity to latex buy the suede or leather bracelets instead.
Some of the stones in the Accessories are natural stone and some of the stones are made of powder from natural stones. When not made of stone or stone powder, many of the beads in the Accessories are made from resin, cubic zirconium, glass, or acrylic.
(Statement from Paparazzi Accessories. Last updated on November 17, 2022.)
California Proposition 65
Paparazzi Accessories meets applicable safety laws and regulations in the United States, including California Proposition 65, which is one of the most stringent consumer laws in the United States, even though some jewelry may contain trace amounts of lead and nickel. The metals found in Paparazzi jewelry pieces are primarily made of iron and include other trace minerals. Those trace minerals are made up of a metallic alloy of either zinc, steel, or aluminum. Before our jewelry is sold, Paparazzi tests its jewelry for chemicals of concern using labs that are accepted by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission.
Paparazzi Accessories is required to undergo testing for compliance with California’s Proposition 65. This process includes testing for all heavy metals, including lead, nickel, and cadmium, as well as testing for phthalates. The testing process also ensures the requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s “Green Guide” are met. These guidelines provide businesses with general principles that apply to all environmental marketing claims, among other things.
Pursuant to the Green Guide, a company is permitted to describe an item is “free-of” or “does-not-contain” a certain substance, even for a product, package, or service that contains or uses a trace amount of the substance if: (1) the level of the specified substance is no more than that which would be found as an acknowledged trace contaminant or background level; (2) the substance’s presence does not cause material harm that consumers typically associate with that substance; and (3) the substance has not been added intentionally to the product.
We are confident that our products are safe and pose no danger to you. Unfortunately, this issue has been and continues to be misrepresented by individuals who have no basis for their claims and are using it in an attempt to undermine Paparazzi’s reputation.
Paparazzi firmly stands by the quality and viability of its testing and the safety of its products.
(Statement from Paparazzi Accessories. December 2021.)