Does the ring turn your finger green?  Is it a cheaply made ring or could it be your own body chemistry?  One of the biggest complaints I get is the ring must be cheaply made-it turned my finger green. It can't be gold or silver because my finger is turning green. But is it really the ring or could it be the chemstry of your body or the lotions, soap or chemicals you come into contact with on an everyday basis. The research I have done on this problem can be contributed to your body chemistry, lotions, soaps of every day chemicals.  10KT Gold, 14KT Gold, 18 KT Gold etc, is still only partially gold mixed with other metals to form a piece of jewelry.  What are the other metals used in fine pieces of jewelry we are never told.  In its pure form gold is quite a soft metal.  It is combined with other metals to give it its durablity.-24KT Gold is pure gold, 18Kt Gold is 75% Gold, 14KT Gold is 58% Gold and 10KT Gold is 42% gold. .925 Sterling Silver also contains other metal alloys.  In some cases, the alloys used to make the jewelry more durable, may react with the wearer's body chemistry, causing a harmless green or black discoloration on the skin, which can easily be removed with soap and water.  So maybe the ring is of fine quality and is reacting to the chemistry make-up of your body.

In caring for you Fine Gold jewelery, my jeweler recommends the wearer should avoid rough wear and contact with chemicals, including chlorine in swimming pools.