Finding Hypoallergenic Jewelry 

Jewelry is a key aspect of fashion and self-expression. However, sensitive skin can lead to reactions, rashes, or allergies with certain metals. Hypoallergenic jewelry caters to metal allergies by significantly reducing reactions to sensitive skin. If you are shopping for jewelry, these tips will help you find hypoallergenic pieces that are stylish and safe.

1. Nickel Is One of The Most Common Allergic Allergens

Nickel is common in jewelry and can cause allergic reactions for many. More severe reactions include suffereing from allergic to red rashes, tingly discomfort, and constant itching. Other irritating metals include brass, copper, and bored low grade alloys. Doing research on metals that cause allergies is helpful when selecting jewelry.

2. Look for Hypoallergenic Materials 

When buying jewelry, make sure you look for these safe hypoallergenic pieces:

Platinum: This metal is hypoallergenic by nature and resists tarnishing, making it ideal and premium.

Titanium: Recommended for those with sensitive skin since it is lightweight and durable.

Stainless Steel (Grade 316L or 304): Widely used in surgical procedures, this metal is a safe choice for most.

Niobium: A rare metal that is unlikely to cause skin reactions.

Gold (14K and above): Pure gold is hypoallergenic, but lower karat gold may contain nickel or other alloys. 

Sterling Silver (91.2% Pure Silver): Sterling silver of high quality is generally hypoallergenic but needs to be devoid of nickel as well. 

3. Avoid Buying Coated or Plated Jewelry of Lower Grade.

Certain jewelry pieces are coated with gold or rhodium to make them hypoallergenic. Although this accomplishes the goal, the plating eventually wears away, exposing the underlying metal. If you choose plated jewelry, it is better to select high-quality rhodium or gold-plated jewelry over sterling silver or titanium bases that are truly hypoallergenic. 

4. Buy from Known Jewelers 

Not all jewelry pieces described as “hypoallergenic” will be skin-safe, so it helps to check the vendor's reputation. Trusted jewelers need to be the ones telling the materials used in the jewelry. At Shiv Shambu, we deal in a wide variety of hypoallergenic jewelry manufactured from top-quality metals that guarantee comfort and durability. 

5. Conduct a Test With The Jewelry Before Fully Committing To Wear It. 

Freezing pieces of jewelry to your skin is pretty radical, and it may cause reactions, but it works. Monitor any irritation over the course of a few hours. A less intense approach would be to coat the metal in clear nail polish to create a temporary wall so that your skin and the metal are not in direct contact.

6. Consider Using Different Materials.

If metal jewelry still causes discomfort, other options include;

Silicone or Resin: Great light-weight options that do not cause allergies and can be worn for casual events.

Wood or Ceramic: Fashionable natural materials that provide style without discomfort.

It can indeed beautify one's look when doing the right jewelry shopping, but discomfort can result from using the wrong type. It is pertinent to select quality materials which are kind to the skin. For uncompromised quality and style, shop Shiv Shambu's collection for hyper-allergenic jewelry pieces that are beautiful yet safe to wear.