How do I care for sterling silver jewellery?
Sterling silver is a popular choice for jewellery, but it can lose its shine over time.
Sterling silver jewellery is a popular choice for many people due to its affordability, durability, and versatility. However, to keep your sterling silver jewellery looking its best, it is important to take proper care of it. Here are some tips to help you maintain your jewellery:
- Avoid exposure to cleaning products, bleach, and other strong chemicals: All these things can damage the polish of your sterling silver jewellery.
- Store your silver jewellery in a dry and air-tight place: Separating each individual piece to prevent scratches and tarnishing .
- Remove your sterling silver jewellery before activities such as swimming, showering, washing dishes, etc: Exposure to water and chemicals can cause tarnishing 34.
- Polish your sterling silver jewellery frequently with a soft dry cloth: This helps to avoid tarnish .
- Use a microfiber cloth or special jewellery cloth: These are good options to to clean your sterling silver jewellery. Focus on maintaining long up-and-down strokes to clean the jewellery.
If you need to clean your sterling silver jewellery more thoroughly, you can use a small amount of silver cleaner on a soft cloth and gently rub the silver with the cloth several times. Rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water and blot dry with a polishing cloth or mitts.
It is important to note that these tips are general guidelines and may not be suitable for all types of sterling silver jewellery. If you have any doubts or concerns about caring for your specific piece of jewellery, it is best to consult a professional jeweller.
In addition to these tips, here are some other things you can do to care for your sterling silver jewellery:
- Wear your sterling silver jewellery often. The oils from your skin can help prevent tarnishing.
- If you’re not going to wear your sterling silver jewellery for an extended period of time, store it in an air-tight bag or container.
- If you’re traveling with your sterling silver jewellery, wrap each piece individually in tissue paper or plastic wrap, or jewellery roll mat.
- If you have any doubts about how to care for your sterling silver jewellery, don’t hesitate to ask a professional jeweller for advice.
By following these tips and taking proper care of your sterling silver jewellery, you can ensure that it stays looking beautiful for years to come.
More Tips:
According to Tiffany & Co., sterling silver jewellery should be stored in a cool, dry place and kept away from household cleaning products, bleach, and other strong chemicals to preserve its polish. To clean your sterling silver jewellery, you can use a small amount of silver jewellery cleaner on a soft cloth and gently rub the silver several times. Then rinse the silver thoroughly with warm water and gently dry with a polishing cloth or mitts.
To keep your sterling silver jewellery from tarnish, you can also store each item individually in small bags or in a jewellery box with anti-tarnish tabs.
Do remember that if your skin reacts to silver, it may turn black due to the acidic nature of your skin, which is particularly noticed with earrings.
Please not that this article is for general guidance only.
