The Best Types Of Earrings For Sensitive Ears

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If you put on a pair of inexpensive earrings and within a short time your ears are itchy, burning, swollen, or even painful, then you have sensitive ears. People with sensitive ears can't go to the local mall or shop and pick up just any pair of hoops. Their vulnerable lobes will react negatively to anything other than earrings made with non-irritating materials. Nickel is the most common type of metal to cause an allergic reaction, and is typically the trigger for people with sensitivity to metal earrings. Here is a run-down of the best types of earrings for sensitive ears:

Nickel-Free

The most inexpensive option for people with sensitive ears is to purchase nickel-free earrings, which are sold in most specialty stores, mall kiosks, and chain retailers. There are no harsh metals contained in these little accessories, including nickel. This reduces or eliminates the chance that these earrings will irritate your skin. The earrings will clearly indicate on the packaging that they are "for sensitive ears" or that they are "nickel-free". There is a wide variety of nickel-free earrings available at most stores, from little silver studs to trendy long feathers.

Sterling Silver

The next step up would be sterling silver earrings. They are still affordable, but sterling silver won't tarnish as quickly as other metals. Earrings made of silver are found in abundance in department stores, local retailers, and in high-end jewelry stores. Most people who have problems with metal earrings do not have an allergic reaction to sterling silver. Of course, always check to make sure the product is real by locating the "925" stamp on it. Sterling silver earrings also come in countless shapes and sizes, with more options available than nickel-free earrings.

Solid Gold And Platinum

If you are willing to spend more money, then consider purchasing solid gold or platinum earrings for sensitive ears. Gold earrings come in several versions, including 10-carat, 12-carat, and 24-carat gold. The higher the number, the purer the gold, and the softer the metal. Also, the more gold that is in a pair of earrings, the more expensive it will be. So 24-carat long dangle earrings will cost a lot more money than a pair of 10-carat gold studs. The 10-carat gold earrings will also last longer because it is more durable. Add in some precious gems and you could easily spend a small fortune on a pair of gold earrings.

Platinum is also a pure metal that doesn't irritate the skin. It is stronger than gold, and silver in color. In fact, it looks more like white gold. Platinum has really taken off over the past few years as a fashionable type of metal for all types of jewelry.

There are some people with skin so sensitive that they can only tolerate solid gold earrings, and even nickel-free and sterling silver earrings will cause an allergic reaction. If this is the case for you and your budget is limited, stock up on smaller pieces of timeless earring styles, like studs and small hoops without stones or gems.

As the demand for earrings made with purer metals grows, the variety of this type of jewelry will continue to increase. Having a great pair of earrings that doesn't irritate your skin can really make a difference to your whole attitude and the way you present yourself. What is most important is that you never give up on finding a pair of gorgeous earrings that you can wear for every occasion.