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Hey everyone! I've been thinking about switching over to stainless steel earring backs lately, but I'm not sure if it's the right move. Any thoughts on this?

I've been utilizing stainless steel earring backs meantime now, and I'm pretty happy with them. They're anallergic and resilient, which is great for sensitive ears like mine. Plus, they don't tarnish easily.

That sounds promising,. but I've heard that stainless steel can sometimes cause skin irritation. Has anyone knowledgeable that?

Yeah, I'm curious on that too. I get sensitive skin, so I'm a bit hesitant to try stainless steel earring backs if they might trigger irritation.

I've been using stainless steel earring backs for years, and I've never had any concerns with skin irritation. I assume it depends on the personal and the quality of the stainless steel used.

That is logic,. Grade is certainly essential when it comes to jewelry. Do you know if there are any particular grades of stainless steel that are better for earring backs?

I'd like to know that too. It would be helpful to get some guidance on what to look for when shopping for stainless steel earring backs.

another thing I'm wondering about is the environmental hit of stainless steel production. Are stainless steel earring backs considered eco-friendly when compared to more materials?

That's a valid concern,. Stainless steel is usually regarded as to be more environmentally friendly than other alloy like gold or silver just because it's greatly recyclable. However it's still important to contemplate the energy and resources required for production.

Speaking of production, does anyone know if there are any ethical concerns associated with stainless steel foundries? I want to assure that the earring backs I'm using are produced in a responsible manner.