Heartbreak: Allergic to Silver :(

[Lorna]

A couple of weeks back I purchased a beautiful sterling silver necklace. Well, the last couple of times I have worn it I have developed a nasty rash along my neckline. So, back to the store my lovely chain must go.

Does anyone else here have an allergic reaction to certain types of jewelry? I know I can wear gold without any problem, but I don't like gold jewelry. Perhaps white gold.....

I'm open to any comments or suggestions.

[Paige]

I'm so glad to see you back Lorna. I missed you.

I'm sure you are aware that most jewelery is a combination of metals and even though it said sterling silver it may not be.

In addition to that, isn't "white gold" an oxymoron? I have often wondered about that but I understand if those that have to wear gold would go for white gold.

hugs, Paige

[Elizabeth]

Lorna,

Many jewelry stores or other stores that sell Silver jewelry use chemicals such as Tarn-X to remove tarnish from silver items that are difficult to clean. I am a silver person, so I own Tarn-X and it works great, however it is a corrosive. Perhaps the store cleaned it in such a substance but failed to clean it with soap and water to remove the chemicals.

I know that silver tarnishes really quickly as I own a lot of sivler. Anyway, you might try washing it in soap and water and see if you have any reaction to it. I have never heard of a silver alergy. Good luck.

Love always,
Elizabeth

[Lorna]

Thanks, girls!

Well I did some research on the web & it turns out that there are traces of nickel in my chain! Not good.

It turns out that white gold would not be a good idea either, as white gold can also sometimes contain nickel. I guess I can only wear jewelry that is 100% nickel-safe. My wrist had a similar reaction to a watch several years back.

Dressing over 7 years & I'm still learning! Tomorrow at work I shall exchange the chain for one that's nickel safe.