Comments on: Metal Allergies: A Guide to Different Types of Metals https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/ Wholesale Beads, Pendants and Supplies for Jewelry Design Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:48:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: beadsandpieces@yahoo.com https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-43405 Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:48:56 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-43405 Metal reaction to the skin depends on the individual. I suggest you try a pair of inexpensive old filled earrings or the most inexpensive gold filled chain you can find and see how your skin will react. Trying it on is the only way you will find out if you have not do so before. Pay careful attention to your skin while making this test. Any redness or rashes maybe a sign that you are allergic to the metal.

]]> By: Cole https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-43317 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:00:58 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-43317 Stirling silver gives me a reaction similar to what you described in the nickel and stainless steel section, I want a 14k gold chain should I consider buying it or would it give me a reaction too?

]]> By: beadsandpieces@yahoo.com https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-39996 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:36:04 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-39996 Hello Ray. Thank you for pointing that out. It does look like the statements are contradicting with each other. What we are trying to say is that if one has a known allergy to metals, we suggest to use sterling 925 and avoid 14k gold plated metals or any other plated metals for that matter. But of course this is more expensive. If you are not sure about your metal allergies, to minimize the possibility of allergic reaction, your next option is 14K gold plated metal. I hope this clarifies the statements in this blog. Thank you.

]]> By: Ray https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-39994 Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:34:19 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-39994 You contradict yourself:

Avoid 14k gold or higher as it can trigger an allergic reaction.

To minimize possible allergies, choose 14k gold or higher as it can lessen any reaction.

This raises doubt on everything you say! Is this a typo, or is there a twist to the story that makes them both true in their own context? Whatever! They can’t both be true.

]]> By: beadsandpieces@yahoo.com https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-38321 Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:04:36 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-38321 Hello Tim. Not very familiar with zinc plating on iron and whether this also causes allergies. I will have to research more on this subject and will share anything I learn about this. Thank you for your comment.

]]> By: Tim Sipes https://www.beadsandpieces.com/2017/08/17/metal-allergies-a-guide-to-different-types-of-metals/#comment-37064 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 01:43:38 +0000 https://www.beadsandpieces.com/?p=115363#comment-37064 If I am allergic to Nickel, do I have to avoid zinc plated iron jewelry?

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