Ever worn a piece of jewellery or a watch where you have been itching until red raw then this is a sign that nickel could be the cause and present in the piece you are wearing.
Sterling silver is now comprised of 92.5% sterling silver and 7.5% copper, nickel was removed from all jewellery and watches due to EU regulations which was brought in in 1994. Any supplier and retailer must comply so all buyers are not put at untoward risk, I as a designer ensure I buy from reputable suppliers in the UK.
Some areas of the world do not follow this regulation and are not as strict so one thing to be aware of when buying such items outside of the EU that nickel may still be present in that piece so buy with caution if you have an allergy to nickel.
If you wish to read the regulations please click here.
