Engagement ring irritating my skin.

[clemette]

All of a sudden, after nearly 7 years it is makingy skin sore and flaky. I am Ok with my weddng ring but as soon as I put me engagement ring back on it looks red raw again. Have tried a smear of Vaseline to no effect - dies anyone have any ideas? ( it is platinum with a diamond) thanks

7 year itch?

[obvious]

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(and apologies for the myriad of typos in my OP - bloody iphone!)

is the metal reacting with a chemical cleaner, soap?

is the wedding ring made of the same
?

Does it need cleaning?

Have you taken an old toothbrush and given the back of the stone setting a really good clean to get rid of any soap/handcream etc build-up which may have collected there?

My ring does the same thing. Taking it off overnight and making sure it's clean (by soaking it overnight in soapy water every few weeks) has solved my very sore, itchy and flakey rash.

Give it a go.

GIve it a really good clean

And then coat the inside with clear nail varnish.

That might do the trick.

Mine does that if I put my hands in a lot of water with chemicals e.g. strong washing up liquid, or gets soap or cleaning stuff stuck under it. I try to remember to wear gloves because otherwise you can't get rid of it unless you take it off and that upsets dh.

Thanks everyone. I have cleaned it but will give it a good soak overnight.

Make sure it is properly dry inside the mounting before you put it back on.

Maybe it's only platinum plated, and now the platinum has worn off you are reacting to the nickel underneath?

mines the same - i have a full cirle of baguette diamonds - the inside has cut outs and its really irrating me at the mo.

im guessing its always wet so am going to start taking it off

I have this with my wedding ring, I have cut out bits in the inside too, I take it off when I wash my hands and dry my finger and ring thoroughly after, and I soak my ring in some hotwater and scrub the indide with a soft toothbrush to clean it.
I coat the inside with clear nail varnish too, seems to make it slightly better and not as sore.

I've given up wearing mine. It's not worth getting all scabby and itchy for.

Are you sure it's platinum? White gold can cause allergies as it contains nickel.

Thanks again.
I chose it at the very reputable jewellers so am pretty sure that is is platinum (see very old thread for how I don't get it when people don't choose their own engagement rings!)