You should avoid jewelry made with nickel — and here’s why

And important recommendation that I must give you is this: you should, whenever possible, avoid jewelry that has been constructed with material such as nickel.  The reason for this is very simple — yet very serious — many people have an allergic reaction to the metal nickel.  When it is worn next to the skin, such as when wearing rings, women’s bracelets or necklaces, it can cause a serious allergic reaction to take place.  Nickel is often used as a metal in jewelry items and necklaces because it is inexpensive and also very durable — but if you want to avoid an uncomfortable skin rash or reaction I would advise you against wearing these items.  When purchasing jewelry, always ask your jeweler whether the item has been constructed using nickel.