Have you ever had engagement rings or a necklace that leaves a yellow spot on your skin you’ve most likely asked yourself why it does that. Usually ; your skin is reacting to base metal to people who wears inexpensive jewelry.
It happens to some people more quickly than others<, though, because everyone's skin is different.
Even the more expensive jewelry can turn people’s skin green- reason being it’s not totally pure- regardless of cost. Platinum is a safe choice as it almost never reacts with skin so not to fear if the stuff you wear is 100% platinum.
To keep gold jewelry turning your skin green confirm that its authentic and not plated gold – it has only a very fine coating of gold over top of a base metal that will wear off. For jewelry made from solid gold opting for 18 karat will lower your chances of green skin. Jewelry made from copper will almost always turn your skin green and you’ll have to just accept that if you wear copper.
Try to avoid wearing jewelry when you’re sweating a lot it can increase the green skin effect you might also ask your jeweler if they can add a layer of protective coating – to guard your skin from the reaction. If you can find something to keep the reaction to a minimum you should be able to wear your jewelry quite often.
Keep in mind<, the green effect won't hurt you. It's simply a reaction and not an allergy.
Allergies (such as those to nickel) turn your skin red and also will make your skin inflamed and itchy. Which is nothing like a green skin reaction.
so make sure if you notice an allergy developing that you stop wearing your jewelry right away. Green skin shouldnt scare you ore keep you from wearing your favorite pieces you may just have to clean your skin more so you won’t look bad.
All in all coating your jewelry is generally your best choice.