[Jewelry making - Article 00909] - Re: [Orchid] Super pickle...

[Kathy Johnson]

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>     I have even heard a dermatologist make the statement that sterling
>     should not be worn by those with nickle allergies, inferring that
>     the alloy contains nickle. 

    It's not just dermatologists who are misinformed. My dog apparently
    has an allergy to nickel. Most silver-toned dog collar hardware is
    nickel chrome plated. The poor pup breaks out in a rash wherever
    metal touches him if he wears a collar with that kind of hardware. My
    VET stuffily informed me that the only thing that can cause allergies
    are *proteins*, and that the rash must have been caused something he
    ate. Knowing full well that nickel isn't a protein and that many,
    many people are allergic to nickle, my response was WTF? I got the
    dog a new collar with solid brass hardware (no plating), and
    voila--no more rashes. 

Kathy Johnson
Feathered Gems Jewelry
http://www.fgemz.com
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