Surgical stainless steel earrings are usually the best choice for new piercings since they are the least likely to produce an allergic response. Nickel and cobalt allergies are fairly frequent, therefore avoid these metals when getting your ears pierced for the first time. Stainless steel earrings can be worn by those who are sensitive to other materials such as gold or silver. Precious metal earrings are very popular now but they should not be worn with new piercings since the gold or silver could cause an allergy reaction. People who are allergic to metals should probably not have their earlobes pierced. The allergy might not appear until several months after the piercing because any irritation from dirt or dust makes the skin more vulnerable to future reactions. The safest type of earring to wear with a new piercing is one made from surgical stainless steel. These will not cause an allergic reaction and are very comfortable to wear. Precious metals are attractive and don't cause any problems but they should not be worn with new piercings since they may cause an allergy reaction later. Surgical stainless steel is the best choice if you are looking to avoid allergies to other materials.