Mole Skin is the answer for you larger pieces i.e. cuff bracelets, chokers etc... It has sticky back, and you cut it to size I use it on all my tribal jewelry, I've also heard the clear nail polish is good for smaller pieces (never tried it my self)

good luck

shahzadi

A lot of Thai Hilltribe jewelry is made of fine silver, .999, which is what they refer to as pure silver. It contains more silver than sterling (.925). Most of the new Thai jewelry is .999 silver, but highly mass produced, certainly not the hard-to-find, one-of-a-kind pieces you're seeking. However, there are still some really beautiful pieces being produced these days.

The old Thai Hilltribe pieces aren't guaranteed to be .999 silver. Fine silver looks very white, even clearer and whiter than sterling.

I've found that nail polish chips off, even in just one wearing. Moleskin is the way to go, but it will decrease the circumference, of say, a bracelet or ring making it a tad smaller.

Good luck!

JEEZE PPL COME ON! SILVER IS NEVER OKAY TO WEAR IN YOUR BODY! where have you been this last decade? as far as gold goes it doesnt matter how many carats it is if its mixed with any amount of nickle or copper. look for nickle free gold mixed with palatium or IMPLANT GRADE 316LVM SS. yeah youll end up spending a lil more money but you shouldnt put anything less your body. talk to any reputable piercer and they'll tell you the same thing
www.tommytbodypiercing.com/
thats where i go and they know what theyre doing for sure! educate yourself!

There is also a product called "Jewelry Shield" from Eurotool that you coat your jewelry with that works really well. I know that we sell it at the bead shop I work at. I just googled it & it's available lots of places.

Hello everyone,

I just joined this tribe. I'm Isaac. I know a bit about metal and allergies....

Have you ever worn niobium or titanium jewelry? They are both hypoallergenic metals that are used in a lot of body jewelry and medical implants. A lot of the ear wires, and findings are anodized bright flashy colors, but you can get raw uncolored niobium and titanium ear wires from a few different suppliers. You might try retrofitting any dangling earrings you might have with these. If you are interested I would google Niobium or titanium ear wires. If you do crafty things it should not be difficult to retrofit the ear wire. If you are not crafty, you might try your local bead shop and see if they will show you how or do it for you. They may also sell niobium or titanium ear wires.

From what I have read about metal allergies , and experienced, everyones body is unique. Some people are less sensitive to metal than others. It is probably also related to diet and body chemistry.......

im am the exact same way!! it sucks because theres so much gorgeous stuff but its toxic and i get skin allergies.. the things that never ever give me a rash is sterling silver or its stamped 925, thats all i wear and gold... yeah lotta $$$$
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I'm the exact same way-- if I'm not careful with the type of metal I'm dealing with my skin turns green and black. Usually if it's something I KNOW will irritate my skin, say a pair of copper earrings, I will laquer the parts of the metal that would touch my skin with something skin-safe. Though usually gold and silver don't irritate skin, because they're nobel metals that's unusual.