And doesn't that mean my wedding band should be silver if ALL real gold jewelry does that to me? :)
2006-10-31 15:35:14 · 11 answers · asked by *babydoll* 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Ah, but it is pure gold. Unfortunately. I do not get "marks" on me; just redness.
2006-10-31 15:42:01 · update #1
I am assuming that the gold you are referring to is 14k?
14k gold is only 50% gold, so I am assuming that the other metaloids and metals blended in are adversely effecting your skin. You can always try 18k or even 24k if that doesn't work. 18k will still have metals blended in but 24k is 99.9% gold.
If neither work, then you will have to conclude that you are allergic to gold, which is not impossible. In that case, purchase platinum jewelry, and we can only hope that it will suit your skin.
2006-10-31 16:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Old Fox 8 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're probably allergic to gold. Your wedding band can be silver or platinum, or a metal processed to resemble the color of gold.
2006-10-31 15:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gold is completely inert. It does not rust, tarnish, oxidize or stain in any way. It should not do anything to your skin. I suspect the item in question is not pure gold...
2006-10-31 15:39:42 · answer #3 · answered by christopher s 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gold does contain other additives...COPPER. You are more than likely allergic to it. White gold contains nickel... Just becuase it bothers your skin DOES NOT MEAN ITS NOT REAL!
2006-10-31 15:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom has the same problem- The awnser is : Platinum my freind! It has a touch more class than gold!
2006-10-31 15:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Shazzam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on Chris S. comment. Gold is inert.
2006-10-31 15:45:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common reaction if the ring is slightly tight and prevents proper circulation, and, the evaporatioin of built up sweat.
2006-10-31 15:51:51 · answer #7 · answered by vernon s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u are most likely allergic to it!!!....sorry abt that...cause gold is beautiful...but yah..if u wanna do something abt it...go to ur dr.
they can help...i guess!
2006-10-31 16:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by fariha j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre allergic...and theres not much you can do, but use silver.
2006-10-31 15:41:40 · answer #9 · answered by Amanda C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u are allergic to it if silver doesn't affect you
2006-10-31 15:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋