![]() For example, for someone with a nickel allergy, jewelry metals would be considered hypoallergenic as long as they do not contain nickel. Likewise, metal allergies vary from person to person - so what is considered hypoallergenic for one person may not be for another person. ![]() How do I know what I am reacting to?Įveryone's body is unique to them. Our Surgical Steel ear nut earring backs are Grade SAE 304 Stainless Steel. SAE 304 contains 18-20% chromium, 8-10.5% nickel, 0.08% carbon, plus iron and trace elements, which include approximately 0.75% silicon, 0.045% phosphorous, 0.03% sulfur, 2% manganese, and 0.1% nitrogen. Surgical Steel is dubbed "surgical" because it is used in some instruments used in surgeries because of its durability. 316L contains steel (which is iron with carbon), chromium (for corrosion and scratch resistance), 8-10.5% nickel (for increasing strength and higher and lower temperatures and reducing brittleness), 2-3% molybdenum (for more corrosion resistance), and trace elements that are approximately 0.75% silicon, 0.045% phosphorous, 0.03% sulfur, 2% manganese, and 0.1% nitrogen. We offer it for those who know they can wear Surgical Steel (and have allergies to other metals not contained it it). This is considered hypoallergenic but it is NOT nickel free. Our Surgical Steel (or 316L "Surgical" Stainless Steel) posts and ear wires are made from the 316L alloy of Stainless Steel. Argentium Silver is nickel free and is very comfortable. It is tarnish free so it will shine for you without the need for periodic polishing. Argentium Silver is 92.5% silver, 6.3% copper, and 1.2% germanium. Argentium SilverĪrgentium Silver (or Argentium Sterling Silver) is used in our prong set post earrings and as bezel settings in some of our post earrings styles. This Titanium is considered hypoallergenic and is nickel free. This is the grade of Titanium commonly used surgically in the medical field for Titanium left in the body (for example joint replacements, surgical staples, bone fixation devices, and orthopedic pins, screws and cables). Some Titanium post earrings are made from Grade 23 Titanium, made up of 90% Titanium, 6% Aluminum, and 4% Vanadium. It is also very rare to have a Titanium allergy. Like Niobium, it is very comfortable to wear. Commercially Pure Grade 1 and 2 Titanium are just that - pure, elemental Titanium. We currently use Commercially Pure Grade 1 and 2 Titanium for ear wires, most stud earrings, and ear nut earring backs. So it seems in practice that an allergy to Niobium is very rare. We began offering Niobium as a solution for those with metal allergies whose skin reacts badly to other jewelry metals back in 2009 and in all that time after selling thousands of pairs of Niobium earrings, we have only had 2 customers report back with true allergy symptoms. ![]() Often people remark that they forget they are even wearing earrings while they are wearing Niobium. Discover the qualities of these jewelry metals to determine which is the best hypoallergenic solution for comfort for your sensitive ears. Here we offer a guide to hypoallergenic metals for earrings for sensitive ears including Niobium, Titanium, Argentium Silver, & Surgical Steel. Made in the USA with love for your sensitive ears. To see a view of the backside of the setting with the earring back please see the Amethyst listing: ~ Orders placed by noon Mountain Standard Time are processed same-day ~ Guaranteed not to react, or we’ll take them back within 14 business days for a full refund. ~ International Shipping rates calculated at checkout. ~ Priority/Express Shipping upgrades available at checkout. ~ Standard Free Shipping within the US via First Class Mail. Completely nickel free and hypoallergenic. ~ Commercially Pure Grade 1 Titanium earring backs. They will shine for you without the need for periodic polishing and will be gentle on ears that are allergic to gold, nickel, or chromium. ~ Argentium Silver is tarnish resistant and is 1.2% germanium, 6.3% copper and 92.5% silver. ~ Choose the size: 4 mm, 5 mm or 6 mm diameter gemstone ~ Hypoallergenic Titanium ear nut earring backs ~ Hypoallergenic Argentium Silver 4 prong settings ~ Facet cut round Swiss Blue Topaz gemstones Versatile and elegant, dress them up or down and make accessorizing your look easy. Light blue faceted stones are a popular choice for many. Elegance without sacrificing comfort! The clear bright blue of the Swiss Blue Topaz stones have an amazing depth of sparkle to them and are very similar in color to Aquamarine, the birthstone for March.
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