#CostumeJewelry

Gerry’s Christmas golden reindeer lapel pin: More than 900,000 ppm Lead (90 ppm Lead & up is unsafe for kids)

Gerry’s Christmas golden reindeer lapel pin: More than 900,000 ppm Lead (90 ppm Lead & up is unsafe for kids)

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    For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific…

Bone and brass cuff bracelet: 1,898 ppm Lead (on decorative brass components that touch the wearer’s skin).

Bone and brass cuff bracelet: 1,898 ppm Lead (on decorative brass components that touch the wearer’s skin).

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Component #1.) Brass decorative elements: Lead (Pb): 1,898 +/- 294 ppm Tin (Sn):14,600 +/- 400 ppm Zinc (Zn): 339,900 +/- 2,600 ppm Copper (Cu): 633,800 +/- 3,200 ppm Nickel (Ni): 3,166 +/- 306 ppm  Iron (Fe): 5,192 +/- 406 ppm Titanium (Ti): 257 +/- 137 ppm Sliver (Ag): 94 +/- 48 ppm Component #2.) Brass hinge…

2007 tiny enamel frog earring: 13,100 ppm Lead + 5,661 Antimony + 1,707 Cadmium. (Typical levels for enamel.)

2007 tiny enamel frog earring: 13,100 ppm Lead + 5,661 Antimony + 1,707 Cadmium. (Typical levels for enamel.)

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Correction: this item is not vintage, it was purchased new at a gift shop in 2007. Green surface of frog: Lead (Pb): 13,100 +/- 800 ppm Antimony (Sb): 5,661 +/- 394 ppm Tin (Sn): 224,700 +/- 1,800 ppm Cadmium (Cd): 1,707 +/- 245 ppm Gold (Au): 13,300 +/- 1,300 ppm Zinc (Zn): 1,392 +/- 532…

Clip on earring. As anticipated 153,200 ppm Lead + 6,806 ppm Antimony (typical of vintage & new crystal jewelry.)

Clip on earring. As anticipated 153,200 ppm Lead + 6,806 ppm Antimony (typical of vintage & new crystal jewelry.)

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Decorative blue crystal surface: Lead (Pb): 153,200 +/- 12,000 ppm Barium (Ba): 29,300 +/- 3,600 ppm Antimony (Sb): 6,806 +/- 812 ppm Bromine (Br): 134 +/- 39 ppm Tin (Sn): 2,482 +/- 303 ppm Gold (Au): 1,742 +/- 452 ppm Zinc (Zn): 16,100 +/- 1,300 ppm Copper (Cu): 158,200 +/- 12,000 ppm Vanadium (V): 3,598…

Costume jewelry necklace charm with faux ruby & faux pearls: 7,743 ppm Cadmium + 36,100 Antimony + 51,700 Lead

Costume jewelry necklace charm with faux ruby & faux pearls: 7,743 ppm Cadmium + 36,100 Antimony + 51,700 Lead

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

This is a summary with links to all articles related to costume jewelry (vintage and new!)

This is a summary with links to all articles related to costume jewelry (vintage and new!)

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…