tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post3212507255334430288..comments2019-11-17T08:20:56.256-07:00Comments on InVogueJewelry: Nickel in Surgical Stainless Steel, and What is "Hypoallergenic" Anyway?InVogueJewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-58631295546371107012018-06-02T00:22:44.242-06:002018-06-02T00:22:44.242-06:00So...to avoid any confusion, I changed my post to ...So...to avoid any confusion, I changed my post to say "highly tarnish-resistant" rather than "it will remain tarnish-free for an indefinite period of time." Thanks again!InVogueJewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-72184866729870236262018-06-02T00:02:35.278-06:002018-06-02T00:02:35.278-06:00I never said it was "tarnish proof" but ...I never said it was "tarnish proof" but Argentium Silver most definitely is very tarnish-reisistant, and will remain so for an unspecified period of time (hence my use of the term "indefinitely"). <br /><br />Thanks for your comment! InVogueJewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-17176849511613962622016-11-26T14:02:48.863-07:002016-11-26T14:02:48.863-07:00Yes, that could very well be. It's stamped 30...Yes, that could very well be. It's stamped 304 but it really could be anything, although I bought it from a reputable store. Anyway, thank you so much for your information! I've adjusted my blog to mention your comment.<br />InVogueJewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-27171127679212569042016-11-26T09:27:02.195-07:002016-11-26T09:27:02.195-07:00My guess would be that your pendant is mislabeled ...My guess would be that your pendant is mislabeled or misidentified, most likely it's 303, which has more allowable sulphur which interferes with the passivating process, or that you have a different type of allergy. It really shouldn't cause an allergic reaction. Thanks for the dialogue though, and best wishes to you as well. :)J.Arthur Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650060920326147471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-10653014864309328342016-11-26T08:14:36.923-07:002016-11-26T08:14:36.923-07:00Thanks so much for the information! The results i...Thanks so much for the information! The results in your link are interesting regarding the non-reactivity of nickel-sensitive people to 304 and 316 stainless steel. I'm happy to hear that your customers have had no reactions! I have a pendant made with 304 SS and for whatever reason, I am unable to wear it--the last time it left me with a rash that took awhile to disappear. So not absolutely everyone can wear it, as I can personally attest to that!! I have very, very sensitive skin and can't wear most metals.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment! Continued success to your jewelry business!<br /><br />-DawnInVogueJewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-15653217656542195942016-11-26T07:50:01.598-07:002016-11-26T07:50:01.598-07:00Hello, I make stainless damascus jewelry and the a...Hello, I make stainless damascus jewelry and the alloys 304 & 316 are actually considered quite safe for those with allergies, as the EU directive measures release rates rather than nickel content, and the passivating chromium oxides of those alloys prevent nickel from leaching and reacting with skin. I have had very nickel-allergic customers wear my rings with no problems whatsoever. Here is an in depth article on the subject: http://www.worldstainless.org/Files/issf/non-image-files/PDF/Euro_Inox/TheSafeChoice_EN.pdfJ.Arthur Loosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650060920326147471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-64556408013482337902016-05-01T22:37:14.323-06:002016-05-01T22:37:14.323-06:00I'm glad it helped! Thank you so much for you...I'm glad it helped! Thank you so much for your kind words!<br /><br />-DawnInVogueJewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13346088520818817885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1396658459130147145.post-57785795470481089352016-05-01T14:01:29.713-06:002016-05-01T14:01:29.713-06:00Hi! Thank for this this post. Really good data pos...Hi! Thank for this this post. Really good data posted here! I have learned A LOT reading your blog. Thankyou!Insensata! by Laura Snershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423094579968772811noreply@blogger.com