| There are some people who do not wear silver rings | | | | can be harmed even with a small amount of copper. |
| or silver jewelry because of the fear that their skin | | | | Moreover, this takes place often when the sterling |
| might turn green. Let's find out how this phenomenon | | | | silver jewelry gets in touch with the reactive gases in |
| occurs. | | | | the atmosphere. The soluble copper makes the skin |
| The Dazzling Metal | | | | turn green. |
| Sterling silver is an alloy that is made from the | | | | Methods to prevent green blemishes |
| combination of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. As | | | | These green blemishes can be removed if they are |
| pure silver is a soft, malleable and lustrous metal, it | | | | washed by using a mild soap. Here are some of the |
| breaks up and tarnishes very easily. Therefore, to | | | | easiest methods to say goodbye to the skin problem |
| make silver jewelry, instead of using silver, a mix is | | | | due to sterling: |
| used so as to make it strong and flexible. It is | | | | - As gold and platinum are pure metals, it is advisable |
| recommended that one must check the stamp on the | | | | that they should be used although they are costly than |
| sterling jewelry before buying it to ensure that the the | | | | silver. |
| metal is the correct mix that allows it to be called | | | | - A defensive covering can also be coated on the |
| "sterling". | | | | sterling silver that saves it from leaving any green |
| Wearing silver rings or other silver jewelry is a good | | | | mark on the skin. |
| option as it is affordable and attractive. But, sometimes | | | | - Do not wear jewelry when the skin is wet. |
| the silver tarnishes very quickly. For preserving the look | | | | - The jewelry can be covered with clear nail polish |
| of silver jewelry, a gentle detergent and water should | | | | insulate it from the skin. |
| be used for washing. | | | | Pros and cons of silver jewelry |
| Side-effects of sterling silver | | | | Wearing silver has become a fashion these days. |
| Sometimes people don't understand why after | | | | Women are demanding silver jewelry like silver chains, |
| wearing certain jewelry, their skin starts to turn green. | | | | silver rings and silver earrings to enhance their style. |
| They think that it is due to some allergy. But, the fact is | | | | Also, as it is affordable, it is admired by people of all |
| that the change of skin color is due to the reaction | | | | ages. But, sterling has both its pros and cons. The |
| which takes place between the metal like sterling in the | | | | negative points of using sterilized silver jewelry include |
| jewelry and the skin. It is caused when the skin comes | | | | tarnishing of the jewelry items and adverse effects on |
| in contact with the jewelry. As sterling silver is obtained | | | | the skin. So, it is recommended that one should use the |
| from metals like copper and silver, copper is the main | | | | sterling silver according to one's skin type. More |
| cause that reacts and turns skin color green. The skin | | | | sensitive skin can turn green more easily. |