White Gold Plating May Not Be Hypoallergenic
The Pinky Promise Ring is a sentimental idea that I initially loved. Lately, I have been wanting to find .925 sterling silver, nickel-free, hypoallergenic jewelry. I was happy that this ring was listed as hypoallergenic, adjustable to sizes 6 – 9, and would arrive with a jewelry polishing cloth.<br /><br />However, it turned out that the ring appeared flimsy, in person, and potentially allergenic to me. Adjusting it down a size or two left a huge edge jutting out (tried to show on photos). I was not sure what justified such a price, at this point, after also struggling a while with a knife, to open this very tight, taped up jewelry box.<br /><br />I had an allergic skin reaction after wearing this ring. I realized how much confusion I had from inconsistencies in the online product description. This pinkie ring was listed as 100% sterling silver, lead-free, and nickel-free, in some areas vs. white gold plated with no karat listed, in other areas, irregularly. I do not recall having prior experience with white gold plating before.<br /><br />I learned later that white gold is usually an alloy, which includes some nickel and zinc, etc. I felt dispirited but learned to be even more cautious around the surface plating of rings and reading descriptions very carefully. I perceive that skin only touches the surface plating (described as white gold at this point), until the plating wears off. Those who do not suffer from allergies may really like a touching, sentimental ring package, such as this.
Rating: 3 stars