Hypoallergenic Materials Guide

Understanding what metals are safe for your skin

Titanium

SAFE

Pure titanium is naturally hypoallergenic and lightweight. Excellent for sensitive skin.

Common Allergens: None - Titanium is biocompatible

Platinum

SAFE

Rare, pure, naturally occurring hypoallergenic metal. Very durable and valuable.

Common Allergens: None - One of the purest metals

Yellow Gold 18K+

SAFE

Pure gold combined with safe alloys. 18K and above contains minimal allergenic metals.

Common Allergens: May contain trace copper in some alloys

Niobium

SAFE

Extremely biocompatible metal that can be anodized in many colors.

Common Allergens: None - Used in medical implants

Palladium

SAFE

Rare white metal from platinum family. Nickel-free alternative to white gold.

Common Allergens: None - Hypoallergenic

Stainless Steel 316L

LOW

Affordable, durable, tarnish-resistant surgical steel. Also called "marine grade".

Common Allergens: May contain trace nickel but sealed

Sterling Silver 925

MEDIUM

Classic silver jewelry. May contain copper and nickel in alloy.

Common Allergens: Contains copper, may have nickel coating

Brass

HIGH

Gold-colored alloy of copper and zinc. Often contains nickel underlayer.

Common Allergens: Copper, zinc, often nickel plated

Costume Jewelry

HIGH

Base metal with plating. Most common source of allergic reactions.

Common Allergens: Nickel, copper, lead, cadmium
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