Occasionally gold jewelry will leave green or black marks on skin. Some people mistake this for an allergy but it as actually a chemical reaction. So what can you do?

The most common culprit for these green and black stains is copper. Some jewelry can be all copper, but most of the time it is a copper alloy mixed with gold. Also, some people’s body chemistry makes them much more prone to get these green discolorations. This explains why two people can wear the same gold jewelry and exhibit very different reactions.

What You Can Do

Get rid of the copper jewelry
This is the easiest solution, however, it’s also the most expensive. The karat rating of your gold can give you a good indicator of how much nickel is present. 10k and 14k gold can cause problems, but if you go with 18k or higher, you probably won’t have any problems. If you love your current jewelry Continue reading “Why Is My Jewelry Turning My Skin Green? :: How To Prevent Gold Jewelry From Discoloring Your Skin” »