Needle vs Gun?
Black Betty only uses needles when piercing, to ensure the cleanest & safest piercing. Our needles are single use and disposed of with a medical waste company.
Labret vs. Butterfly?
Black Betty has made the conscious choice to use labrets (flat backs) as a backing for our piercing jewellery, instead of butterflies. Labrets are the most suitable, hygienic and comfortable...
HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR DIAMONDS?
The diamond was formed over 3 billion years ago deep within the earth’s crust, so it’s a meaningful part of our world’s beginnings. It’s the gem that binds two people...
LOVE’S NEW LOOK
“Kiss your friends' faces more. Destroy the belief that intimacy must be reserved for monogamous relationships. Be more loving,” read the first lines of a paragraph attributed to Loren Mathis,...
INTRODUCING THE ZODIAC COLLECTION
Everyone was born on a specific day, at a specific time and at a specific location – obviously. What astrology does is assign a deeper meaning to this event by...
Ode to the Oyster & her Imperfect Pearls
A natural pearl is created when a grain of sand or a floating particle slips into an oyster. In order to protect itself from this intruder, our oyster fights for...
HOW DO WE HONOUR LOST JEWELLERY?
Losing jewellery (or even worse, having it stolen) is an experience almost everyone can relate to. It hurts. It is physically painful. Jewellery is something so personal that often carries...
THE STORY BEHIND THE ORACLE COLLECTION
The story behind this collection is one that involves a lot of hard work, a lot of luck (read: good karma) and most importantly a lot of trust in the...
THE MODERN HEIRLOOM
Heirlooms aren't really about the past – they're about the value that they bring us in the present, particularly when they can be used, or worn. Jewellery that's passed down through...