Percent Silver

Have you cleaned earrings with 70 percent alcohol and found they got discolored? Gold? Silver? Hypoallergenic?
I got my ears pierced not so long ago and want to know how to take care of my new earrings and also NOT to get infected earlobes!
I have always used Hydrogen peroxide or jewelry cleaner. Even baking soda works.
Precious metals in a portfolio: silver vs gold percent