Hypoallergenic Jewelry ~ Allergy Free Jewelry: A Little Education – What You Need to Know!

Hypoallergenic Jewelry

Girls love to wear jewelry, but it’s not fun if an allergic reaction sets in, especially an infection caused from an earring. Itchy, red earlobes are irritating. Purchasing fine jewelry from us, as we are a trusted source in fine jewelry for girls for almost two decades, is a good way to avoid an allergic reaction. (We only sell fine jewelry, as opposed to fashion jewelry which has a base metal such as brass with a thin overlay of silver or gold. Fashion jewelry can create itchy, infected ear piercings or fingers because the thin plating wears off and exposes the skin to the base metal.) So here is some helpful information on what hypoallergenic jewelry is:

How To Know What Jewelry Causes an Allergic Reaction?

Figuring out if a child has a jewelry allergy to a specific jewelry metal comes from trial and error. If the skin by the jewelry is itchy, red or infected, and you’ve ruled out other causes, there may be a metal allergy. This does not mean that you haven’t purchased solid gold or solid sterling silver. Allergies can occur from a metal in the alloy. Some people cannot wear certain metals and may be allergic to a component metal in the gold or silver alloy.

What Are Common Metals in Jewelry that Cause an Allergic Reaction?

The most common culprit of jewelry allergy for some girls is nickel. Our jewelry is nickel free. A few people find they are highly allergic to copper. Copper is a small percentage of the silver alloy used in making sterling silver jewelry and is also part of the alloy in yellow gold jewelry and rose gold jewelry.

What Are Different Types of Hypoallergenic Jewelry?

To avoid an allergic reaction, make sure the jewelry you purchase is hypoallergenic. Our styles are hypoallergenic and 99% of customers do not have an allergic reaction. These are the metals used in jewelry that are most hypoallergenic:

• 18K Gold
• 14K Gold
• Platinum
• Sterling Silver (92.5% Silver)

What Can I do with an Earring that May Be Causing an Allergic Reaction?

If a child is experiencing an allergic reaction, we suggest healing the reaction by removing the earring and using a different earring you have until the skin shows no sign of an allergic reaction Use an over-the counter anti-biotic ointment if there is any sign of infection and redness by the earring hole. Coat the back of the earring, post, and the earring backing (the screw back piece or push on back) with a layer of clear nail polish. This lacquer will provide a protective barrier. Reapply a layer of polish every now and then and you will hopefully be able to wear the jewelry without issue.