Hypoallergenic Earrings
Hypoallergenic here means two metals only: 316L stainless steel and stamped 925 sterling silver. Nickel is the cause of nearly all earring reactions, and both metals keep it out of contact with skin. We do not sell plated brass, which is where most "hypoallergenic" claims on marketplaces fall apart.
About Hypoallergenic Earrings
Which metal for which ear
| 316L stainless steel | 925 sterling silver | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickel | Locked in the alloy; passes EU release limits | Nickel-free by composition |
| Reacts to | Very rarely; a few people react to black or gold coatings | Almost never; darkens slowly, wipes clean |
| Best for | Daily wear, gym, first pair after a reaction | Moissanite settings, gifts, ears that react even to steel |
| Price | $6 to $20 | $15 to $40 |
Pierced or no piercing
If a healed piercing still itches with new earrings, the metal was the problem, and steel or silver studs fix it. If the piercing itself keeps reacting, magnetic studs in the same metals let you wear earrings without anything in the hole. Do the one-hour test at home before a full day; the method is in our sensitive ears guide. Related: magnetic earrings, sterling silver earrings, stainless steel vs sterling silver.