What is "Nickel Free"?
The term "nickel free" can be confusing since jewelry marked nickel free is still allowed to contain a very small amount of nickel ... but, it is such a tiny amount that it takes extremely sensitive instruments to measure it. Regardless, if you have an allergy to nickel, you need to know what you are getting in your jewelry products.
Remember, reducing your exposure to nickel will lower your negative reactions in the future. Even if you risk an evening with some earrings containing nickel, you risk a stronger flare up of allergies in the future.
Looking for Nickel Free Jewelry
in the U.S. in Comparison to the E.U.
Nickel Free or EU Nickel Directive? Since there isn’t a formal U.S. definition of nickel free, and alloys vary, a good way to find items that are very low nickel, is to search for items that say they meet the EU Nickel Directive.
Another method is to avoid alloys entirely, and focus on elemental metals such as niobium and titanium. For more information about the term “nickel free”, see our Nickel-Free Metals Information page.
Good Metals to try: Carefully check out these metals and links to see which metals are likely to work best for you. Niobium,Titanium, 304 stainless steel, 304L stainless steel, 430 Stainless Steel, Argentium sterling silver,
Learn more at these sites:
http://www.rings-things.com/blog/2013/06/03/surgical-steel-and-hypoallergenic-metals/comment-page-1/
http://www.naturallynickelfree.com/NaturallyNickelFree-handmade_jewelry_for_sensitive_skin/Metals_Info.html
I've found some great sources for jewelry that is safe for all of us who struggle with nickel allergies. Thank goodness for the internet, so I can find these artists so easily!!!
http://shop.naturallynickelfree.com/
Mary Jo Wallace is the artist who works with niobium, argentium, titanium,brass, bronze, & pewter. Make sure to check out her blog, too.
http://www.hollyyashi.com/guides/metal-allergies.html
niobium, sterling silver, gold fill, gold overlay, copper, and brass
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NonitaJewelry?section_id=16007128&ref=shopsection_leftnav_7
Nonita jewelry :Niobium & Titanium jewelry
Only the ear-hooks are hypoallergenic. The other parts are made of different types of metals.
Some jewelry is here, along with a lot of jewelry making supplies. Just make sure the item says, "nickel free"
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_ex_n_1?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cn%3A7147440011%2Ck%3Aargentium+silver&bbn=7141123011&keywords=argentium+silver&ie=UTF8&qid=1425841036
http://www.simplywhispersstore.com/
I am considering whether it is worth the effort to learn to make my own jewelry. Here is one resource for nickel free findings and jewelry supplies, just be sure to look up niobium and truly nickel free products, because alloy products are also shown here :
http://www.rings-things.com/
Another alternative is to use Invisible Plastic Earring Pin posts like these:
Well that is all I have so far. I am sure so discover more resources in the near future. Do you have any other resources for finding Nickel Free Earrings & Jewelry? Please contact me or write it in the comments below.
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