Is there a better material for earring protective sleeves used against nickel allergies?

Is there a better material for earring protective sleeves used against nickel allergies?

• Nail polish dosen't work. It is messy to apply and chips off when you lock the earring back in. Furthermore, those clear plastic earring protective sleeves rip way too easily. Isn't there a stronger material of plastic, rubber, or nickel-free metal that someone has made into a resusable and durable protective sleeve? I love wearing cheap earrings from Claires, and I think expensive earrings are ugly. I would love to find a proper protective sleeve for earrings and I'm sure many others would like to know too. Thanks for any information that you can provide.

• Answer:

  The only thing that has ever worked for me is rhodium plating the earrings. The drawback? It's going to cost you at least $20 a pair to have it done. It has to be done by a jeweler. I love the cheapo earrings too! Besides being cute, you can get ones to go with every outfit! I'd suggest trying it with just one pair to see if it works for you.