{"id":2775,"date":"2014-01-29T14:35:33","date_gmt":"2014-01-29T19:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=2775"},"modified":"2015-05-13T14:47:08","modified_gmt":"2015-05-13T18:47:08","slug":"hypoallergenic-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/hypoallergenic-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"HYPOALLERGENIC JEWELRY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry.gif\" alt=\"Hypoallergenic Jewelry\" title=\"Hypoallergenic Jewelry\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2776\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s face it, a lot of people have <strong>Allergic Reactions to Gold<\/strong> and Jewelry!<\/p>\n<p>\nMost people think this reaction is due to &#8220;<strong>Gold<\/strong>&#8220;, but usually it&#8217;s not the Gold that&#8217;s causing your Skin to Break out in Red Rashes, it&#8217;s the <strong>Nickel Alloys <\/strong>that are mixed with the Gold that are doing it.<\/p>\n<p>\nSo basically, any Jewelry that contains Nickel<strong> you&#8217;ll be Allergic to!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jewelers can fend this off by <strong>Rhodium Plating Jewelry<\/strong>. Rhodium Plating is a Heavy, Protective White Layer of Metal that Adheres to the Ring and <strong>creates a Shield<\/strong> between the Ring and your Finger. Sadly, this Plating will eventually wear off and once your Skin touches the Nickel again, <strong>you&#8217;ll break out once more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThe only way to prevent this is <strong>by getting the item re-Rhodium Plated again!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll see this happens a lot with Jewelry. Because Gold Jewelry is never Sold Pure (<strong>Solid 24k Gold<\/strong>) in the States. It&#8217;s always mixed with other Alloys (like Nickel, Copper, Silver) to make it <strong>more Durable to Wear<\/strong>&#8230; (Otherwise your Stones would Fall out and the Ring would Bend really, really Easily!)<\/p>\n<p><h2>So the real question is:<\/h2>\n<p>\nIf you are Allergic to Nickel, <strong>what other choices are there?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nWhat types of Metal Jewelry can you wear <strong>that won&#8217;t irritate your skin?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Let&#8217;s Take A Look at Hypoallergenic Jewelry<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Rhodium Plated Jewelry<\/li>\n<li>Platinum Jewelry<\/li>\n<li>Stainless Steel Jewelry<\/li>\n<li>Titanium Jewelry<\/li>\n<li>Tungsten Jewelry<\/li>\n<li>Sterling Silver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic.jpg\" alt=\"Hypoallergenic Jewelry For Those Allergic\" title=\"Hypoallergenic Jewelry For Those Allergic\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-For-Those-Allergic-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\nSo you see, <strong>there are actually a lot of Metal you CAN wear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Rhodium Plating<\/h2>\n<p>\nFor most people, it&#8217;s true, you can just get your items Rhodium Plated and <strong>all will be fine<\/strong>. But you will have to get them replated at least every<strong> 1-2 years<\/strong> or so, depending on how much you Wear the Ring, how Rough you are on your Jewelry, how Fast the Plating wears off, how Thick the Plating is, and <strong>how much Body Acid you have<\/strong> in your Body&#8230; some people will eat through the Thin Layer of Plating Faster than others!<\/p>\n<p>\nIf you&#8217;re really Allergic and are having problems, <strong>I would just skip Rhodium Plating all together<\/strong> and opt for Platinum or the other White Metals. (If it&#8217;s an Engagement Ring or Wedding Set, you don&#8217;t have a lot of options, usually <strong>your best bet is Platinum!<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>\nFor other types of Jewelry, like Pendants, Earrings, Bracelets and even Watches, choose Stainless Steel, Platinum, Titanium, Tungsten or even Sterling Silver.<\/p>\n<p><h2>Sterling Silver<\/h2>\n<p>\nSilver usually contains Zinc and Copper, but sometimes <strong>you will find Sterling Silver containing Nickel<\/strong> as well. It may be Best to <strong>get your Silver Tested!<\/strong> Generally the downside to Silver is the fact that it will turn your fingers and Skin Black. That&#8217;s just the Nature of Silver. The Air Hits it and it causes <strong>Oxidation<\/strong>! Some Jewelry Manufacturers will Plate their Silver to<strong> Prevent this Tarnishing<\/strong> and Blackening from happening. But eventually that Plating (just like Rhodium Plating) will wear off and it will <strong>oxidate<\/strong> and <strong>Stain the Skin<\/strong> (which isn&#8217;t so pretty).<\/p>\n<p><h2>When in doubt, ask the Jewelry Store!<\/h2>\n<p>\nOr just check into the Alternative Metals like Titanium, Tungsten, and Platinum! <strong>Those are great for those with Allergies!<\/strong> And they are Very Durable to wear as well. Platinum is <strong>Ultra Expensive<\/strong> though, usually 4-5 times the price of Gold! But if Nickel irritates you, then it&#8217;s either pay the price, or <strong>not wear any Jewelry at all!<\/strong> :(<\/p>\n<p>\nAmazon sells a lot of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=9325&#038;field-keywords=Hypoallergenic%20Jewelry&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;tag=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;url=search-alias%3Daps&#038;linkId=AGW6YVXVL43DPPCL\">Hypoallergenic Jewelry<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=jewelry-secrets-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\" \/>, and their prices are usually<strong> Dirt Cheap!<\/strong> Check them out!<\/p>\n<p><h2>See some examples here:<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry.jpg\" alt=\"Best Hypoallergenic Jewelry\" title=\"Best Hypoallergenic Jewelry\" width=\"502\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry.jpg 502w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/More-Hypoallergenic-Jewelry-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 502px) 100vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h2>All in all, I say try Rhodium Plating FIRST!<\/h2>\n<p>\nIf that doesn&#8217;t work, then check out all the other Metals. Because not being able to wear your Rings and Jewelry <strong>is a sad, sad day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>No one wants that! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Last Note:<\/h2>\n<p>\nYou will also find stores that sell &#8220;<strong>Nickel Free<\/strong>&#8221; Jewelry! This is practically the same exact thing as being &#8220;<strong>Hypoallergenic<\/strong>&#8220;&#8230; It&#8217;s the Nickel that causes the Allergic Reaction (<strong>99% of the time<\/strong>), and if it&#8217;s Nickel-Free, then <strong>you shouldn&#8217;t have any problems wearing them!<\/strong> Jewelry that is Nickel Free is usually just mixed with other Alloys that won&#8217;t cause Redness or Reactions!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Let&#8217;s face it, a lot of people have Allergic Reactions to Gold and Jewelry! 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