Why did my skin turn green?

Answer by  John (9008)

Cheaper jewelry--especially if it is silver--can commonly turn skin green. This is harmless and will not happen with higher quality jewelry.

Answer by  willard (874)

If your skin turned green, then the jewelry you're wearing contains Copper. (Silver typically makes you're skin turn black, and usually pure gold does nothing at all. )

Answer by  jeffjonesrock (42)

Some types of materials can cause a chemical reaction with human perspiration therefor causing the color of skin to look different.