Allergic to my wedding ring!

[Anonymous]

I used to develop a rash under my ring. A jeweler told me that it was from water sitting under the diamond. I started taking my ring off every time I wash my hands, and the rash disappeared.

[Anonymous]

So the allergy started as soon as you thought it was time to look like you are available.

[Anonymous]

Try painting the inside of the ring with clear fingernail polish. It might help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Try painting the inside of the ring with clear fingernail polish. It might help.

+1. Worked for me . My rash happened after 20 years of wearing the ring -- it seemed to be triggered by swelling during hot, humid weather.

Took it off for while; did the nail polish. No problems now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would you buy a ring coated in rhodium?

All white gold is coated in rhodium. Not everyone can afford solid platinum.

No. It isn't. I have a white gold ring that is 90 years old. Never changes color. Looks exactly the same color as my platinum wedding ring (also about the same age).

[Anonymous]

I also started with a white gold set, but later decided to go with a Tungsten Carbide ring. I hated how worn down my set was getting and I wanted a ring that wasn't going scratch. I also wanted something I didn't have to worry about taking off if I was going to go swimming in chlorinated water or some other activity that may damage the set. I did a lot of research and for my 5th anniversary my DH got me this ring http://www.larsonjewelers.com/p-1259-quartz-domed-tungsten-carbide-ring-with-sandblasted-crystalline-finish-4-mm.aspx. It is so beautiful and really sparkles in the light and the best part is that it will NEVER scratch and it is very rare to have any allergies to it because it is so hard it doesn't wear away at all. My Dh chose a tungsten carbide ring to begin with and after 5 years he has not had to do ANY maintenance on it and it still looks brand new. They are also very affordable so we don't need to worry about losing a bunch of money if we lose them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I used to develop a rash under my ring. A jeweler told me that it was from water sitting under the diamond. I started taking my ring off every time I wash my hands, and the rash disappeared.

+1 I went to the doctor for the same thing. He recommended going without my rings for a few weeks. I also started wearing gloves while doing dishes, and making sure to remove my ring and thoroughly dry my hands whenever I washed them. It took a few weeks (and some Neosporin) to clear up, but has been fine in the twenty years since.

PP's, please try some of these things before spending the money to have your rings reset!

[Anonymous]

Had same problem when babies were young since I was constantly washing my hands with harsh antibacterial soaps. Started taking them at night and on the weekend and the problem cleared up.

Also don't have problem at all know since my kids are 6 and 9

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the responses! Definitely some ideas to look into. My rings are white gold bit I do wonder about their nickel content.

I developed an allergy to white gold similar to yours. I also heard it was the nickel. White gold is not 100% gold. I'm fine with my platinum ring.

[Anonymous]

I have this problem too, but my ring is platinum with channel set stones and is from the 1920's. I just stopped wearing it at night and made sure to dry my hands really well after washing them and that seemed to help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A lot of new moms experience this. Most of the time it is due to the frequent handwashing, which increases when you have children, and any residual soap or water that gets caught in the ring. I do recommend the rhodium plating as well because there are additives added to gold and once that wears down, you're exposed. Besides, the ring always looks brand new after a rhodium dip.

This.

[Anonymous]

NP. I have the same problem and I just don't wear my ring. Maybe someday I'll get to this problem.