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Why do my fingers turn green when wearing 14k gold jewelry?

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asked Nov 27, 2023 by Grace Conn (4.0k points)

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Are you sure the jewerly is 14k? This shouldn't happen,. unless the metal underneath the gold is causing this to happen.

answered Nov 29, 2023 by Evelyn Redfern (4.5k points)
selected Nov 30, 2023 by Grace Conn

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If there turning green it must be because your wearing copper, its science. See your ring supplier or you can get it tested at a hallmarkers.

answered Nov 30, 2023 by Terry Voyse (4.3k points)

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