Does Your Sterling Silver Have Nickel in It?
At Love Catcher, we understand that memorial and personalized keepsake jewelry holds a deeply special place in your heart. Because these pieces are meant to be worn close to your skin every day, comfort and safety are just as important as the memories they carry. We are fully committed to providing high-quality, wearable keepsakes that you can cherish without worry.
Thus, all of our sterling silver jewelry is completely nickel-free. We craft our pieces using 925 sterling silver, which is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. By entirely omitting nickel, a very common metal allergen, we ensure our jewelry is gentle and safe for sensitive skin.
What exactly is 925 sterling silver?
Pure silver on its own is incredibly soft, making it too malleable for everyday jewelry like rings or detailed keepsakes. To give it the strength required to last a lifetime, it must be paired with another metal. The standard for premium jewelry is 925 sterling silver, which means it contains 92.5% genuine pure silver. The remaining 7.5% is a metal alloy added for durability.
What alloy is used in Love Catcher jewelry?
To keep our jewelry beautiful and hypoallergenic, we blend our 92.5% pure silver exclusively with copper for that remaining 7.5%. Copper adds the necessary structural integrity and hardness to protect your personalized engravings and delicate details, all while ensuring that zero nickel enters the mix.
Why is nickel-free jewelry important for sensitive skin?
Nickel is a cheap strengthening agent often found in lower-grade jewelry, but it is also one of the leading causes of allergic contact dermatitis. Exposure can lead to skin irritation, redness, itching, or even a dark green mark on your skin. By keeping our sterling silver strictly nickel-free, we prevent these uncomfortable reactions.
Can I wear my Love Catcher keepsake every day?
Yes. Our choice of nickel-free 925 sterling silver ensures that your jewelry is designed for daily wear. Because it is free from harsh allergens, you can keep your most treasured memories resting safely against your skin all day long without experiencing irritation.
How are your jewelry settings made?
We have our jewelry settings (i.e., rings, bracelets, necklaces, resin molds, etc.) made professionally by an official company and shipped to our studios to ensure high-quality and non-tarnishing jewelry. This way, customers can wear their jewelry pieces without worrying about damaging them.
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