Nickel-Free Earrings

Many metals found in earrings today are alloys – combinations of a variety of materials designed to increase the look, feel, and durability of the jewelry. Though these alloy metals are often beneficial, they can often cause irritation in certain individuals. Nickel-free earrings, devoid of any nickel content, are ideal for those with sensitive skin, nickel, eczema, and other skin allergies. These allergy symptoms can vary in severity, ranging from redness and irritation to swelling, draining, and cracked earlobe skin.

Nickel-free earrings are hypoallergenic, prepared from metals like surgical-grade stainless steel, plastic, titanium, gold, and sterling silver. Nickel-free earrings look as beautiful as precious metal and are available in a wide variety of styles and sizes. Popular nickel-free earring designs include colored, gemstone earrings.

You should take great care while purchasing nickel-free earrings. Even if the casting of the earring front and posts are nickel-free or surgical steel, the materials joining the fronts and the backs can sometimes cause irritation, thus not making them entirely allergy-free.