It’s basically the worst: itchy skin, a rash, maybe even swelling. Jewelry allergies can be hard to live with. We know firsthand how frustrating it can be to have a reaction to jewelry, so we did a deep dive and learned all about hypoallergenic jewelry that’s perfect for sensitive skin.
The most common culprit in causing these allergic reactions is the metal nickel. Nickel is sometimes combined with other metals to make what’s called an alloy, and those of us with sensitive skin often react poorly to this combination. Many people are also sensitive to copper while an unlucky few react to any non-pure metal.
The great news is that it’s easy to find hypoallergenic jewelry. Although hypoallergenic jewelry isn’t guaranteed to keep everyone from having any reaction, it’s dramatically less likely to cause irritation.
If you’re shopping for someone with skin sensitivities, there are a couple of great keywords to look for. First, consider shopping for pure metal jewelry. Titanium, platinum, and sterling silver are all great choices!
This men’s fashion ring is a great example of titanium jewelry.
There are tons of amazing pieces of platinum jewelry, including estate jewelry. This Edwardian diamond ring uses platinum, which is widely considered to cause fewer allergic reactions.
Another helpful tip is to consider the purity of the metal. Some people are sensitive to 14k gold but can wear 18k gold with no problems due to increased purity. Although both contain gold, both 14k and 18k gold need to be combined with other metals so that it’s strong enough to stay beautiful for a long period of time. Some people with allergies have found that simply increasing the amount of gold by shopping for 18k pieces helps immensely. This bracelet is an excellent example that shows hypoallergenic jewelry most definitely retains style and beauty!
Some people are sensitive to the type of gold as well due to the metals that form the alloy. Generally, yellow and rose golds contain copper or silver, which tend to be hypoallergenic for many people. This yellow gold engagement band shows how beautiful this color metal can be!
Finally, if you’ve started having a reaction to a piece of jewelry that didn’t bother you before, it might be worth having it professionally cleaned. Sometimes, the culprit is that the rhodium finish has worn off of your white gold pieces, exposing your skin to metal that you might be allergic to. Dickinson Jewelers offers a full-service repair service that includes a “check, tighten, clean, and polish” to restore your jewelry. In many cases, this helps decrease reactions.
Sensitive skin doesn’t have to mean the end of your jewelry-wearing days. Dickinson Jewelers has so many beautiful hypoallergenic options that we’re sure we can find something you’ll fall in love with.
The most common culprit in causing these allergic reactions is the metal nickel. Nickel is sometimes combined with other metals to make what’s called an alloy, and those of us with sensitive skin often react poorly to this combination. Many people are also sensitive to copper while an unlucky few react to any non-pure metal.
The great news is that it’s easy to find hypoallergenic jewelry. Although hypoallergenic jewelry isn’t guaranteed to keep everyone from having any reaction, it’s dramatically less likely to cause irritation.
If you’re shopping for someone with skin sensitivities, there are a couple of great keywords to look for. First, consider shopping for pure metal jewelry. Titanium, platinum, and sterling silver are all great choices!
This men’s fashion ring is a great example of titanium jewelry.
There are tons of amazing pieces of platinum jewelry, including estate jewelry. This Edwardian diamond ring uses platinum, which is widely considered to cause fewer allergic reactions.
Another helpful tip is to consider the purity of the metal. Some people are sensitive to 14k gold but can wear 18k gold with no problems due to increased purity. Although both contain gold, both 14k and 18k gold need to be combined with other metals so that it’s strong enough to stay beautiful for a long period of time. Some people with allergies have found that simply increasing the amount of gold by shopping for 18k pieces helps immensely. This bracelet is an excellent example that shows hypoallergenic jewelry most definitely retains style and beauty!
Some people are sensitive to the type of gold as well due to the metals that form the alloy. Generally, yellow and rose golds contain copper or silver, which tend to be hypoallergenic for many people. This yellow gold engagement band shows how beautiful this color metal can be!
Finally, if you’ve started having a reaction to a piece of jewelry that didn’t bother you before, it might be worth having it professionally cleaned. Sometimes, the culprit is that the rhodium finish has worn off of your white gold pieces, exposing your skin to metal that you might be allergic to. Dickinson Jewelers offers a full-service repair service that includes a “check, tighten, clean, and polish” to restore your jewelry. In many cases, this helps decrease reactions.
Sensitive skin doesn’t have to mean the end of your jewelry-wearing days. Dickinson Jewelers has so many beautiful hypoallergenic options that we’re sure we can find something you’ll fall in love with.