To insure the safety of your little ones, please never
leave children unattended with any jewelry and always remove jewelry
before naptime and bedtime. Our jewelry is recommended for ages 3
and up. Jewelry purchased for children under the age of three are
recommended for use as heirloom quality gifts.
Accidents can happen!
Please note that our jewels do contain small parts that could present
themselves as choking hazards. Again, we ask that your little diva
know the dangers and treat her gems with respect.
California
Residents: Prop 65 Warning
Here, at Little Bugs Boutique, we recognize
the importance of protecting the health and environment of our customers.
However, some of the jewelry crystals may contain small amounts of
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, and other reproductive harm if ingested. We recommend
that you wash your hands after handling, and keep all items away from
small children and infants. If you would like to purchase a piece
of jewelry for a child, under the age of six, please contact us to
know what materials are suitable. We will be more than happy to make
a custom order using such materials.
A statement from Swarovski
Crystal
Swarovski is the world leader in the manufacture of crystal
for industrial and consumer applications, including figurines and
jewelry. Our proprietary formulas and processes are based on years
of experience, and the quality of our products is recognized throughout
the world.
Recently, there has been an increased regulatory focus on
potential human exposure to lead from various consumer products, including
jewelry. In 2006, the California Attorney General settled a lawsuit
brought in his state alleging exposure to lead from jewelry. The court
approved settlement agreement as well as the later legislatively enacted
Californian AB 1681 established limits for lead in metals and several
other components, with stricter standards for jewelry intended for
children 6 and younger. Significantly, in recognition of the limited
risk of availability of lead from crystal, the settlement agreement
standards as incorporated under California AB 1681 allows the continued
use of crystal without limitation in jewelry not intended for children.
For children 6 or younger, up to 1 gram of crystal may be used in
such jewelry.
Crystal has unique properties. While made with lead,
the crystal manufacturing process creates a matrix which greatly retards
the mobility of lead. By contrast, lead in other materials such as
unplated metal containing lead may be available for surface exposures.
Swarovski believes that the use of their products poses no significant
risk to human health.
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