How do you know if earrings are nickel-free? Earrings are one of the most popular pieces of jewelry and are a perfect way to express yourself or style your outfit. But for people with a nickel allergy, the choice of earrings can be a big hassle and cause contact dermatitis in the form of itching, redness and in some cases even bumps, rashes and blisters. Luckily, there are nickel-free earrings!
Nickel-free earrings are made of materials that do not contain nickel and this naturally reduces the risk of allergic reactions. If you buy your earrings in a small shop far away abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to know what they contain, but in shops near home there are usually easy ways to check if the earrings you are interested in contain nickel.
What does nickel-free mean?
Nickel is an inexpensive metal that is often used in jewelry because it gives a certain shine. Unfortunately, it can be dangerous for hypersensitive people.Nickel-free earrings are made of materials that do not contain nickel and this naturally reduces the risk of allergic reactions. If you buy your earrings in a small shop far away abroad, it can sometimes be difficult to know what they contain, but in shops near home there are usually easy ways to check if the earrings you are interested in contain nickel.
Check if your earrings contain nickel
There are a few things you can do yourself to inform yourself if certain jewelry or earrings contain nickel.- Read the product description because many jewelry manufacturers label their products as "nickel-free" or "hypoallergenic."
- Check out what it says about the material in the product description. Common nickel-free materials tend to be titanium , surgical steel , gold, sterling silver and plastic. Some companies also offer special coatings on earrings to prevent nickel release.
- Some jewelry is also labeled as nickel-free by various independent organizations or authorities, such as Ri.Se and the like.
- Our earring is tested by Ri.se and if you want to get more information about folding elements our jewelry contains, you can read here .
Common questions and answers
Which earrings are hypoallergenic?If you know you have sensitive skin, you should use hypoallergenic jewelry made of titanium, surgical steel, sterling silver, plastic, or real gold over 18 karat. However, it may be worth knowing that some alloys that should normally be nickel-free have nevertheless received a small dose of nickel. This is especially common with silver. Choose sterling silver with the marking 925 and you are safe.
