Nickel allergy? Tips for earrings and jewelry for allergy sufferers

Nickel allergy, especially when wearing earrings, affects almost everyone, and even if it doesn't affect you, you should still pay attention to buying jewelry without nickel. This is because wearing nickel-containing jewelry can lead to an allergy over time.

All sustainable jewelry pieces from Maren Jewellery are made from pure silver and gold alloys and are therefore always nickel-free. In the following journal, we still want to give you some tips and information about the topic of nickel allergy.

Nickel is a chemical element that occurs naturally on our Earth. It is primarily mined as raw nickel, usually as a by-product in copper extraction. Through special processes, nickel can then be obtained from raw nickel or even pure nickel. It is especially used in fashion jewelry as part of metal alloys, particularly because it is silver-colored and positively influences the color of the metal alloys. It is also particularly malleable, making it easy to work with.

In Europe, however, there is a clear regulation regarding the use of nickel in jewelry and other items that frequently come into contact with the skin, such as buttons, zippers, or mobile phones. Only nickel that releases a maximum of 0.5 µg per cm2 per week from the items is allowed. This means that nickel is only permitted in small amounts.

A nickel allergy can manifest through various symptoms. For example, the earlobe that comes into contact with nickel jewelry may swell, redden, itch, dry out, or become rough. If you notice these symptoms while wearing costume jewelry, we advise you to stop wearing these earrings. A nickel allergy is a type of contact allergy, so the symptoms usually completely subside once the skin is no longer in contact with the nickel.

To definitively determine whether you have a nickel allergy, you should definitely consult your dermatologist.

For nickel allergies, jewelry made from pure gold or silver alloys or titanium is best suited. It is advisable to check with the manufacturers and jewelry designers about the alloys they use to ensure that no nickel is included.

All our earrings and jewelry pieces are completely nickel-free. We work with pure gold and silver alloys. Our 18-carat recycled yellow gold consists of 75% pure gold, 15% pure silver, and 10% pure copper. You can read more about our gold alloys in our journal on gold alloys.

So you can wear all our earrings, stud earrings, and jewelry pieces without any worries. I wish you a lot of joy in wearing them.

Nickel allergies develop through direct skin contact with nickel, e.g., when wearing jewelry or earrings. Even though nickel is only allowed in small amounts in jewelry, we strongly recommend avoiding jewelry with nickel.

It is best to opt for durable and high-quality jewelry made from pure gold or silver alloys, so you can enjoy wearing your beautiful pieces for a long time.