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    Why do some rings turn your finger green or black?

    Question #80133. Asked by xo_cinnabon. (May 09 07 5:31 PM)


    LuisR.

    		Maybe because the ring isn't gold.

    May 09 07, 5:39 PM
    jimmyrussell23

    		yes, it depends on what metal your ring is. copper or a reddidsh metal will turn your fingers green for example

    May 09 07, 6:00 PM
    zbeckabee

    		It's a reaction between our skin and the metals used in jewelry, especially when the jewelry touches areas that perspire.


    http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrymetals/a/skin_reactions.htm

    May 09 07, 8:11 PM

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