Copper and brass accessories were actively used by women of fashion from ancient times: they were well suited to processing and polishing, effectively looked and were much more accessible than precious metals. Modern jewelry, without losing its former merits, acquired additional ones: a variety of forms, decorations and shades amaze, and prices please democratic. But is everything so wonderful, as it seems?
Brass and copper: an ambiguous choice
Jewelry made of brass and copper can paint the skin in gray or green. This phenomenon is due to the oxidation of metal alloys under the influence of various factors: sunlight, air temperature or the moisture of the skin itself. Immediate health threat color "spots" do not carry - but you will agree, attractive in this little.The process of oxidation of the alloy
Ornaments made of copper and brass can trigger an outbreak of allergy - due to the addition of nickel in the composition. Such rings, bracelets and necklaces are exquisite: the alloy has a darker, "noble" shade. But, if you have unpleasant symptoms: redness, a rash, nausea with a metallic taste - do not risk feeling well. Refuse jewelry at all or take it to the workshop - specialists will apply a hypoallergenic coating to the product in places where it contacts the skin.Nickel allergy: unsafe
Low quality of accessories can bring additional inconveniences. Inexpensive copper jewelry does not have certificates of authenticity - to check what they are made of, it is usually not possible. Tarnishing, discoloration, tendency to abrasion and deformation is far from a complete list of possible disadvantages.Copper and brass products are not always qualitative