Sterling Silver remains to be one of the most popular materials in jewelry. Being one of the most lustrous metals, it makes a great accessory on its own or adorned with gems. It also remains to be a favorite in creating charm jewelry. Most likely, you yourself have a dainty silver letter necklace with a bejewelled initial of your name hanging from a delicate silver chain. Unlike cheap silver-plated jewelry that becomes dingy when tarnished, Sterling Silver’s lost brilliance can be restored by carefully removing a layer of patina to expose the layer of shiny silver underneath. With proper care and storage, your Sterling Silver will remain beautiful through the years.
Caring for your Sterling Silver
- Last On, First Off. Your Sterling Silver jewelry should be that last thing you put on in the morning and the first thing you take off at night. Perfume or cologne can tarnish and stain sterling silver so it’s best to spritz on your scent before you put on your jewelry. Allow your perfume, lotion, or whatever you have slathered on your body to dry completely before you put them on. At night, take them off being hitting the showers or going to bed.
- Clean Gently. Never use harsh cleaners especially those with abrasives on your sterling silver. Even some household cleaners contain chlorine bleach which can cause discoloration and may even loosen set gemstones. A mild soap and warm water would be enough to keep your silver clean and shiny. If there are crevices to clean, use a very soft toothbrush to gently scrub the dirt away. Also, do remember to use a soft cloth – not a paper towel or tissue – in drying your sterling silver. Tissues contain fibers that can scratch your silver so avoid using them.
- Store Well. Silver that is regularly used needs less care which makes it advisable to use your silver every day. If you must store them, make sure that you keep them in a cool, dry place. Clean and dry them thoroughly before keeping in storage. To prevent tarnishing and scratching, use individual cloth pouches or small ziplock bags when storing your silver pieces.
Knowing how to properly care for your sterling silver will ensure that they would keep their brilliant shine for years. Now you can purchase as many sterling silver charms from CharmJewel to add to your sterling collection without worrying how to take care of them.
