Question regarding 9k gold

[muesli]

Hello!

I've found a heart padlock from the Victorian/Edwardian era in 9k gold (yellow) that I really like.

Do anyone of you guys now if it was common to use nickel in the alloy? I have an allergy so it would be so sad if I can't wear it. My hope is, if it contains nickel, that the quantity is so low that I won't react.

Thank you for your time! I wish you all a lovely weekend!

 

[missy]

Hi @muesli i just googled this and 9k gold can contain nickel. 18k and 24k are a safe bet.

Are you curious about what's in your gold? Read about alloys.

What alloys are in your gold jewelry? What are the alloy metals in yellow, white and rose gold? Find out what metals are used and why.

www.callagold.com

 

[dk168]

If it is an antique piece, then I would avoid as it is more likely to have Nickel in the alloy than not!

DK

 

[muesli]

Hi @muesli i just googled this and 9k gold can contain nickel. 18k and 24k are a safe bet.

Thank you .

Are you curious about what's in your gold? Read about alloys.

What alloys are in your gold jewelry? What are the alloy metals in yellow, white and rose gold? Find out what metals are used and why.

www.callagold.com

If it is an antique piece, then I would avoid as it is more likely to have Nickel in the alloy than not!

DK

Thank you! Aaaw what a shame, if I were to find an antique piece in 18k, do you think I will be fine then?

 

[missy]

Thank you! Aaaw what a shame, if I were to find an antique piece in 18k, do you think I will be fine then?

So I would have thought yes but now I would say no you cannot be sure. From my link above.

There is law in the EU regulating the use of nickel in jewelry, referred to as the Nickel Directive. They recognize that more women than men react to nickel and moved to control it's use to prevent jewelry from causing allergic people from the harm of contact dermatitis.

The US has no such law. If you are concerned that you may have a nickel allergy, do request nickel free white gold if you have chosen a white gold piece of jewelry. You may need to have a custom make a piece of jewelry if you want nickel free white gold.

 

[muesli]

So I would have thought yes but now I would say no you cannot be sure. From my link above.

I'm in the EU and have 18k yellow gold jewelry that I wear often with no problems, but they are not antiques (and no nickel). This is so hard as I would absolutely loooove to have an antique piece.

 

[dk168]

Thank you! Aaaw what a shame, if I were to find an antique piece in 18k, do you think I will be fine then?

I do not know the history of Nickel allergy, as in when it became recognised as an issue for goldsmiths and jewellers to take notice and action, sorry!

Personally, I would not chance it with antiques, and would stick with newer pieces where the actual alloy formulae are known.

DK

 

[muesli]

I do not know the history of Nickel allergy, as in when it became recognised as an issue for goldsmiths and jewellers to take notice and action, sorry!

Personally, I would not chance it with antiques, and would stick with newer pieces where the actual alloy formulae are known.

DK

Oh no worries at all, I'm so happy that you answer and offer me advice, thank you .