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Thereâs a super-simple way to combat green skin from jewelry: Apply a thin coat of clear nail polish to the part of the accessory that makes contact with your skin. Make sure itâs completely dry before wearing it, and then reapply every couple of weeks as the varnish starts to wear off.
The alloys in white gold and sterling silver can easily react to our skinâs sweat and acids. Alloys like nickel and copper can cause allergic reactions, which turn your skin green or black. Nickel is a common alloy used in white gold and tungsten carbide rings. Copper is commonly used in sterling silver.