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Nickel in jewelry (or in coins) is not bad for you as long as you are wearing the jewelry (or spending the coins) rather than eating it.
It is quite common for people to have nickel Allergies, which is why it's use in jewellery is controversial. (However it is quite cheap, which is why it is frequently used). If the jewellery makes your itch, or turns the skin slighlty green where it is being worn, stop wearing it.
What else can I help you with?
Does silver jewelry contain nickel?
Jewelry cannot be made with 100% jewelry as it is not strong enough. Nickel or copper is added for this purpose. Click on these links to see beautiful silver jewelry made by artisans in Syria. The best silver jewelry uses sterling silver which is 92.5% silver.
Where can platinum jewelry be bought?
Platinum jewelry can be bought in most jewelry shops and is a very good but slightly more expensive alternative to nickel jewelry. Most people prefer platinum jewelry over nickel jewelry because nickel jewelry is very reactive and can cause allergic reactions.
What is lead and nickel compliant in jewelry mean?
When jewelry is designated as lead and nickel compliant, it means that it meets regulatory standards for the permissible levels of lead and nickel content. This compliance ensures that the jewelry is safe for prolonged wear and will not cause allergic reactions or other health concerns related to exposure to high levels of these metals.
What is the difference between lead and nickel compliant and lead and nickel free?
Hi, This is my knowledge since I work in a fashion jewelry company. The state of California has lead and nickel requirements for jewelry in order for the jewelry to be considered safe. Nickel is not a problem since most jewelry factories in China are nickel-free . However, California considers jewelry that has less than 600 ppm (parts per million) for lead safe (this is for adult jewelry, for children jewelry it is a lot lower). If an earring is considered lead/nickel compliant, that means that the earring has some lead/nickel but lower than the threshold. Lead/nickel free means that they have none. However, I know that that it is VERY difficult to make completely lead free jewelry if it has metal plating. Many companies put lead free even though they should actually be writing lead compliant. Just my 2 cents.
What does nickel on a necklace do to your neck- Is it good to have nickel on a necklace?
Nickel can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions in some people when it comes into contact with the skin, leading to redness, itching, and rashes. It is not recommended to have nickel on a necklace, especially if you have sensitive skin or a known nickel allergy. Opt for nickel-free jewelry to avoid potential skin reactions.
What tipes of jewelry are megnetic?
nickel,
Does silver jewelry contain nickel?
Jewelry cannot be made with 100% jewelry as it is not strong enough. Nickel or copper is added for this purpose. Click on these links to see beautiful silver jewelry made by artisans in Syria. The best silver jewelry uses sterling silver which is 92.5% silver.
How important is nickel in your everyday life?
it is used for jewelry!
What are the consequences of nickel used in silver jewelry?
tarnish
What does NP mean stamped on jewelry?
Nickel plated
How do you clean nickel plated jewelry?
I clean/polish my nickel silver the way I do any other silver/silver plate -- with a commercial silver cleaner/polish.
Skin reaction to jewelry?
Skin reactions to jewelry are most commonly caused by a nickel allergy.
You want to wear your jewelry but am allergic to it?
You can coat the backs of the jewelry with clear nail polish, that does help somewhat, you still need to limit the time that you wear the jewelry though... Find out what you are allergic to, is it the gold or the nickel, sometimes if its gold you can get 10 K gold instead of higher values and that helps... If its the nickel then you would need to get the nickel free jewelry...
Where can platinum jewelry be bought?
Platinum jewelry can be bought in most jewelry shops and is a very good but slightly more expensive alternative to nickel jewelry. Most people prefer platinum jewelry over nickel jewelry because nickel jewelry is very reactive and can cause allergic reactions.
What is lead and nickel compliant in jewelry mean?
When jewelry is designated as lead and nickel compliant, it means that it meets regulatory standards for the permissible levels of lead and nickel content. This compliance ensures that the jewelry is safe for prolonged wear and will not cause allergic reactions or other health concerns related to exposure to high levels of these metals.
What is the difference between lead and nickel compliant and lead and nickel free?
Hi, This is my knowledge since I work in a fashion jewelry company. The state of California has lead and nickel requirements for jewelry in order for the jewelry to be considered safe. Nickel is not a problem since most jewelry factories in China are nickel-free . However, California considers jewelry that has less than 600 ppm (parts per million) for lead safe (this is for adult jewelry, for children jewelry it is a lot lower). If an earring is considered lead/nickel compliant, that means that the earring has some lead/nickel but lower than the threshold. Lead/nickel free means that they have none. However, I know that that it is VERY difficult to make completely lead free jewelry if it has metal plating. Many companies put lead free even though they should actually be writing lead compliant. Just my 2 cents.
Why do jewelry allergies occur?
Some people might be allergic to fake jewelry. Many pieces of jewelry contain the component called nickel which is one of the most common causes of jewelry allergies. The itchy rash generally appears in the areas where jewelry is worn. As a nickel alloy sits against the skin, the natural sweat and oils from the skin oxidize the metal. As a result of the oxidation, a thin layer of nickel salts form on top of the jewelry. Those nickel salts irritate the skin and cause the allergic dermatitis that are characteristic of a metal allergy.
