Jewelry Care

 

Jewelry Facts

Silver in its pure form is a very soft metal. Since it is too soft to use for jewelry, it's mixed with other metals in order to make it more durable. Sterling silver is the result of a popular silver mixture called alloy.

Sterling Silver tarnishes due to oxidation; which is caused by the interaction of certain elements, such as oxygen and sulfur. Some items that will tarnish your jewelry are: rubber bands, household cleaning products, eggs, and onions. Tarnish first appears yellowish in color then changes to brown or black.

Jewelry Care

• Avoid contact with chemicals (eg. chlorine, bleach), perfume, or hairspray.
• Wear jewelry often, as this is one of the best ways to prevent it from tarnishing.
• Wash jewelry regularly with mild soap and water.
• To clean tarnished jewelry, use a silver-polishing cloth or silver dip solution.*
• Store jewelry in an airtight ziploc bag or jewelry box.

* Don't use dip on pearls, crystals or stones.

 

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