We know you're concerned about product safety, and especially about the lead content of some products. That's why we try to ensure that the products sold at Shanrene.com comply with all applicable safety and health requirements.
Below is information about Swarovski crystals and the lead warning that is required by the State of California.
On Shanrene.com, we offer some beaded bracelets that are made with crystals and other findings and metals that may contain lead.
In particular, we offer leaded crystals by Swarovski. For more than a hundred years, Swarovski has been the world’s leading brand for cut crystal. Swarovski crystal is the culmination of merging natural materials, cut to provide ultimate brilliance. If you want to learn more about Swarovski crystal, please click here to visit their Web site.
Swarovski crystals, like most other crystals, contain lead oxide. Lead creates the refraction of the crystal with the maximum refraction at 30-32% lead content. Lead also adds to the weight of the crystal giving it a more substantial feel. Austrian Swarovski crystal contains approximately 32% lead. Full lead crystal must contain above 30% lead oxide content in order to be consider full lead crystal.
If a person is from California when they purchase something from our store, they are shown the California Proposition 65 warning along with a link to this page for more information. We also attach the warning to our packaging for shipments going to California.
Please note, Lead levels in these products comply with FDA standards.
California requires the following separate notice:
Attention California residents. Proposition 65 WARNING:
Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or reproductive harm.
