Choices For Hypoallergenic Earrings

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Sensitive skin and skin allergies, commonly diagnosed as allergic contact dermatitis, affect a large enough part of the general population to make hypoallergenic earrings an essential and popular form of jewelry.

The allergy producing culprit is usually nickel. Nickel is an inexpensive common metal widely used as an alloy for blending with precious and other metals to enhance desired characteristics. Often it is the most common allergen for people with skin sensitivities. Sometimes even gold and silver jewelry will contain nickel or other alloys which can trigger itchy rashes and skin irritation on sensitive ears. Both stainless steel and surgical stainless steel usually contain a small percentage of nickel that could create a potential issue. Always search specifically for nickel free metals when shopping for earrings and jewelry if skin allergies are a problem.

A very small proportion of people are allergic to precious metals like gold and silver. Many believe there are no substitutes for gold. In addition to currency, the celebrated metal has been crafted into beguiling adornments for centuries. But jewelry marked 14K gold will still contain over 40% alloy metals which may irritate metal allergy sufferers. Always captivating, gold becomes even more expensive as its purity increases.

Sterling silver at 92.5% purity is another favorite for jewelry creations. Sterling silver is an attractive choice for jewelry unless the wearer is also sensitive to the copper or zinc used to harden it.

Titanium is a proven non-allergenic metal with three times the strength of steel. The inert metal is popular for use in ear piercing, as well as other body area piercing because it is almost free from any allergy producing reactions. The lightweight metal is strong, tough and sturdy, and holds up well against dents and scratches. Because titanium is a less dense metal, it doesn't take much of it to go a long way for use in crafting jewelry. The hypoallergenic metal is a budget friendly choice. Naturally colored dark gray, titanium can be anodized to create distinct colors for creative designs.

Platinum is a rare precious metal and also hypoallergenic. Stronger than gold, it has a stunning white look that inspires jewelry designers. The metal is heavier than titanium and does not oxidize. Because of its rarity and weight, platinum does come with a high price tag.

A new metal on the scene for hypoallergenic earring choices is Niobium. Jewelry creators enjoy the metal's ability to take form and the wide range of anodized colors that can be created on its surface.

Instead of traditional metal, plastic and its many compounds make fun, fabulous and affordable earring designs that are wildly creative as well as being hypoallergenic.

Traditional to trendy, hand crafted or mass-produced, sedately beautiful or wildly artistic, earring styles that are comfortable to wear and make a fashionable statement are easy to find in a variety of materials at prices to fit anyone's budget. Jewelry designers worldwide have successfully embraced the challenge to produce earrings that will dazzle and delight while not producing allergic reactions.



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