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A member asked:

I am wanting to have my ears repierced. is it okay to use 14kt gold earings at the time t.hey are pierced?

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Dr. Michelle Marcincuk answered

Yes: The best would be 14c gold, sterling silver, or another nickle free metal.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/31/2012

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