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Children s Jewelry - Earrings For Sensitive Ears
What metal is best for children s jewelry? What are the best earrings for sensitive ears? First let s
start with what to avoid: nickel.
Reactions to earrings are caused by metal allergies, which vary...
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Children s Jewelry - Earrings For Sensitive Ears
What metal is best for children s jewelry? What are the best earrings for sensitive ears? First let s
start with what to avoid: nickel.
Reactions to earrings are caused by metal allergies, which vary in intensity from mild to severe.
If
someone has a mild nickel allergy they may be able to wear nickel jewelry for a day, whereas those
with severe nickel allergies must not only avoid all nickel jewelry, but also nickel watches and buttons.
When looking for nickel free jewelry, make sure that it meets the European Nickel-Free Standard.
Currently the United States does not have a standard, whereas the European standard requires an
item contain no more than 0.
05% nickel (or no more than 1 part in 2,000).
For more information on
the European nickel ban, contact the MJSA (Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America) at 1800-444-6572.
What most people don t realize is that nickel is present in stainless steel (usually about 8% i
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