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nicole0612 said:
Yes, I agree! I just talked to my SA (English is not her first language, so her messages to me were different than what the actual case is), and it seems like normal SO prices. I’m not sure why she told me it was such exciting news, though it’s nice that it’s easier to obtain these items now.
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@nicole0612 true :) If there is anything "exciting" about this,it would be the accessibility of various combos with very personal appeal. Prior to this process we would have had to "beg" for a SO to be approved, ie. spent a fortune first. I must confess I was succumbed to it and ordered a few combos which I had wanted for years however they were not part of the standard offerings

Please do share once you make a decision what to order xx
 
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nicole0612 said:
In an unrelated topic, has anyone developed an allergy to gold over time? I am worried that it is happening to me.
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Oh I hope you aren’t!!! Is it just where earrings or rings are on your body, or everywhere you put jewelry? Is it happening with both yellow gold and white gold or just one of these? I think there’s something in white gold that can cause sensitivity but I forgot what, but it’s not in yellow gold. If it’s just your rings that are making you itchy or rashy, it may be that when you wash your hands some water gets underneath the ring and stays on your skin and irritates you. Sometimes rings cause a rash on me but I never figured out why, and it would happen with 18k yellow and 18k white gold as well as platinum. I just cleaned the rings, put on hydrocortisone cream, and after a few days I was able to wear my rings again.
 
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opadiva said:
@nicole0612 true :) If there is anything "exciting" about this,it would be the accessibility of various combos with very personal appeal. Prior to this process we would have had to "beg" for a SO to be approved, ie. spent a fortune first. I must confess I was succumbed to it and ordered a few combos which I had wanted for years however they were not part of the standard offerings

Please do share once you make a decision what to order xx
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Very well said! I think I will take advantage as well :) I will have to plot out some options.
 
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Aimee3 said:
Oh I hope you aren’t!!! Is it just where earrings or rings are on your body, or everywhere you put jewelry? Is it happening with both yellow gold and white gold or just one of these? I think there’s something in white gold that can cause sensitivity but I forgot what, but it’s not in yellow gold. If it’s just your rings that are making you itchy or rashy, it may be that when you wash your hands some water gets underneath the ring and stays on your skin and irritates you. Sometimes rings cause a rash on me but I never figured out why, and it would happen with 18k yellow and 18k white gold as well as platinum. I just cleaned the rings, put on hydrocortisone cream, and after a few days I was able to wear my rings again.
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Thank you! I hope not as well! I noticed it multiple times with my YG earrings (various pairs) - just where the gold touches my skin. I have not tried with WG, but platinum seems ok. All of my rings are platinum (no VCA rings). I read about this issue, and it seems like the nickel in the gold alloy (higher in WG than YG) is what typically causes the reaction. I thought it was just ear-sensitivity the first time and actually did not wear any earrings at all for a couple of weeks, but the next time I wore them it happened again. I also noticed a reaction on the skin on my chest where the YG pendant touched me. After putting hydrocortisone cream on my chest, the reaction went away the next day. However, oddly YG bracelets seem ok (so I am still hopeful) - though my bracelets are extremely loose so never stay in one spot.
I was reading that it might be a temporary allergic response related to hormones, so I am hoping that is the case. I have never had any metal allergies before recently, so I am a bit concerned!
 
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nicole0612 said:
In an unrelated topic, has anyone developed an allergy to gold over time? I am worried that it is happening to me.
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I've had issues with white gold earrings. Depending on the alloy content, I usually can't wear them.
I don't mean to get personal, but what's happened?
Gold gets its' color from the alloys--for instance, white gold may take its color from nickel silver, pink gold from copper, yellow gold (I don't remember), which you could be sensitive to. You could be reacting to the alloys.
 
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nicole0612 said:
Thank you! I hope not as well! I noticed it multiple times with my YG earrings (various pairs) - just where the gold touches my skin. I have not tried with WG, but platinum seems ok. All of my rings are platinum (no VCA rings). I read about this issue, and it seems like the nickel in the gold alloy (higher in WG than YG) is what typically causes the reaction. I thought it was just ear-sensitivity the first time and actually did not wear any earrings at all for a couple of weeks, but the next time I wore them it happened again. I also noticed a reaction on the skin on my chest where the YG pendant touched me. After putting hydrocortisone cream on my chest, the reaction went away the next day. However, oddly YG bracelets seem ok (so I am still hopeful) - though my bracelets are extremely loose so never stay in one spot.
I was reading that it might be a temporary allergic response related to hormones, so I am hoping that is the case. I have never had any metal allergies before recently, so I am a bit concerned!
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Stay away from the YG for now so you can "detox" your immune system. If it's related to hormones hopefully it will clear up.
You may also want to see an allergist. I did years ago--initially he didn't have a clue, but bless him, he researched it. At least now I know what causes it and what to avoid . . .
 
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Happyish said:
I've had issues with white gold earrings. Depending on the alloy content, I usually can't wear them.
I don't mean to get personal, but what's happened?
Gold gets its' color from the alloys--for instance, white gold may take its color from nickel silver, pink gold from copper, yellow gold (I don't remember), which you could be sensitive to. You could be reacting to the alloys.
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Happyish said:
Stay away from the YG for now so you can "detox" your immune system. If it's related to hormones hopefully it will clear up.
You may also want to see an allergist. I did years ago--initially he didn't have a clue, but bless him, he researched it. At least now I know what causes it and what to avoid . . .
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Thank you, yes I think I have to take the next step in figuring out what is happening. I just hope that it doesn’t mean that I can’t wear my VCA! I will PM you about your question.
 
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nicole0612 said:
Thank you! I hope not as well! I noticed it multiple times with my YG earrings (various pairs) - just where the gold touches my skin. I have not tried with WG, but platinum seems ok. All of my rings are platinum (no VCA rings). I read about this issue, and it seems like the nickel in the gold alloy (higher in WG than YG) is what typically causes the reaction. I thought it was just ear-sensitivity the first time and actually did not wear any earrings at all for a couple of weeks, but the next time I wore them it happened again. I also noticed a reaction on the skin on my chest where the YG pendant touched me. After putting hydrocortisone cream on my chest, the reaction went away the next day. However, oddly YG bracelets seem ok (so I am still hopeful) - though my bracelets are extremely loose so never stay in one spot.
I was reading that it might be a temporary allergic response related to hormones, so I am hoping that is the case. I have never had any metal allergies before recently, so I am a bit concerned!
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I hope it’s only temporary! Earrings usually cause the most issues but you say it happened with a necklace too. I wonder if a jeweler could coat the metal with something to block whatever you are sensitive to? I like the suggestion to see an allergist to get tested for metal but a positive test would just confirm what you already know.
I hope you find a solution quickly as this must be so frustrating for you.
 
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