Which Metals to Wear When You Have Allergies

When you have allergies to metals, finding jewelry that you can wear can be a pain (pun intended). It may not be the actual metal that you are experiencing a reaction to, but, rather the materials that are alloyed to the metal of your jewelry. The good news is that some metals are hypoallergenic.

For those of you who have experienced allergies to jewelry, there are some metals that will work just fine for you. They are hypoallergenic metals that will not only protect your skin from irritation, but will also prevent future allergic reactions.

For women, 14k gold, palladium, platinum and argentium sterling silver are the hypoallergenic choices for metals for jewelry. Women are not the only ones who experience allergic reactions, as men are known to complain about jewelry, too. The top picks for metals for men who need something hypoallergenic are titanium, ceramic, and tungsten.

Be sure to talk to your jeweler before purchasing any jewelry, as most metals are alloyed with other materials. You will have to ensure that the jewelry that you are purchasing has not been alloyed with a material that you are allergic to, therefore even if you choose a hypoallergenic metal, it doesn’t mean that the jewelry is hypoallergenic.