What is Paparazzi Jewelry Made Of?

Many people will ask me “What is Paparazzi Jewelry made of”?  Paparazzi jewelry is made of primarily iron and includes other trace minerals such as zinc, steel, aluminum, or copper.  Paparazzi Jewelry is also lead and nickel free.

The other question I hear a lot is “Will Paparazzi Jewelry turn my skin green”?  Some people are sensitive to jewelry so they purchase jewelry labeled as hypoallergenic.  Even hypoallergenic jewelry can contain traces of nickel.  Even though Paparazzi Jewelry isn’t labeled as hypoallergenic, it contains no nickel.  People are surprised when they realize they can wear Paparazzi without any reaction.  But that doesn’t have anything to do with turning your skin green.

So why does jewelry (even fine jewelry) turn your skin green? Copper and silver are usually the culprits.  These two metals, when combined with the acids on perspired skin, create salts.  These salts produce the green or black discoloration on your skin. Did you know the Statue of Liberty’s real color isn’t green? It’s because she’s made out of copper!
Don't confuse this sensation with your skin being allergic to copper. Generally this is not the case. If you sweat then your skin will react with the metals in your jewelry. Also, some lotions can have the same effect when they react with your jewelry.  Now if you experience an itching sensation or a rash after wearing copper jewelry, you may have an allergy.

The good news is that  you can wear your copper jewelry without the green skin side effect. try painting the part of the jewelry that touches your skin with a coat of clear nail polish. This produces a type of “barrier” between the jewelry and your skin. -  Trish