I don't suppose I can talk you into believing that earrings from reputable places like Aeropostale can be found in other, less reputable places on a fairly reasonable basis? I have seen a pair of curly silver bangles (at three different prices) in our local mall, Talbots, and in the slightly more grungy outlet store I ran in to for cheapo jeans a few weeks ago.

It sounds like you've just got obscenely sensitive skin for metals. Best suggestion I can give you if you insist on wearing the cheapies is that if you aren't doing it already, clean your earrings between wears with rubbing alcohol.