

“If you want a gold option, go with a very high-quality gold, such as 24 karat.

“My favorite hypoallergenic jewelry is surgical stainless steel,” says Jaliman. When I read your question, the first thing I wondered was: what exactly is hypoallergenic jewelry? It sounds obvious - anything that won’t give you an allergic reaction - but people have different allergies to different metals, so to get some more information I checked in with two dermatologists, Dr. Nickel is a very common irritant many people get negative reactions to it, but somehow it’s still everywhere (belt buckles are especially annoying if you’re wearing a short top). Please help me find amazing nickel-free or hypoallergenic jewelry and accessories that are actually cool.

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