Sometimes gold rings start to darken and leave marks on the skin as a result of chemical reactions. This often indicates the quality of the gold, but sometimes there may be other reasons as well.
Most likely, it is not the finger itself that darkens, but the ring. Most often, the darkening of the gold product and the skin under it is caused by a chemical reaction. The surface of the ring interacts with substances that are secreted by the skin during its life. Pure gold 999 (24 ct) is a noble metal. It does not darken, because does not oxidize. 14 and 18 carat gold is also quite resistant to this process. The darkening of the ring is facilitated by the presence of additives in gold - additives, for example, copper. Oxidation processes are more typical for gold of 416 and 333 tests (10 carats and below).
If the ring is constantly covered with a dark coating, then with a high probability we can say that there are a lot of additives in gold, and, most likely, it is of low grade. In addition, the ring can quickly get dirty from cosmetics, perfumes, and sebaceous secretions.
Trouble of this kind can also provoke smog. Soot, smoke, exhaust gases, interacting with gold, can cause darkening of the ring, and then the skin of the finger. Gold conducts the pure energy of the sun, it detests evil and dirt of all kinds. By the way, not everyone can wear it.
If your gold ring darkens suddenly, then perhaps this is due to the internal state of the body. One of the properties of gold is to warn of danger and indicate the presence of harmful substances. True, science has not yet directly indicated this. Most often, the ring signals liver and heart problems.
Gold rings darken in some women during pregnancy. In this case, you should take advantage of the warning of your jewelry and undergo another medical examination, tests, etc.
If your ring is constantly tarnishing, then you will need to clean it more often. The easiest method available is to clean it with tooth powder. In addition, gold products are recommended to be cleaned with a mixture of water and ammonia. By immersing the ring in the solution for a few minutes, you can easily clean it of any dirt.
