In my time I have bought lots of jewelry that claimed to be nickel free, but did cause me irritation. A waste of money!
As a jewelry maker with a severe nickel allergy, there are times I have to work with gloves on and remember that I cannot touch my face for as long as I haven't taken off the gloves or washed my hands. I guess I chose the wrong hobby. :-) But I like it so much that I just can't stop.
When I make nickel-free jewelry for my shop, especially earrings, I always make a pair for myself and give them a test drive for a couple of weeks. When I am certain that they don't cause me irritation, I'm safe to state that they don't contain nickel.
Other options for allergy-sufferers are wooden jewelry and plastic items. This is a great choice for beaded necklaces and bangles.
Putting some clear nail polish on the inside of rings and bangles helps too, but has to be repeated every once in a while to be effective.
Looking for that nickel-free piece to complete your new outfit? Here are some suggestions:
Are you allergic to nickel? What kind of jewelry do you wear?
