Silver jewellery is elegant, fashionable and sophisticated but it can tarnish and corrode with time due to reaction with air, moisture and usage. Even though we love and prefer to wear silver jewellery most of the time, it needs a little bit of extra care. The good news is that caring for your silver jewellery does not have to be expensive. Here are some simple instructions you can use for easy home remedies that will make your silverware shine as brilliantly as when they were brand new.
In this blog, let me help you understand how to maintain your silver jewellery and keep it looking new at all times. Whether you wear a silver chain, earrings, or a tender bracelet, keep reading to learn how to maintain its sparkle.
Why Silver Jewelry Tarnishes
Before knowing about the care tips, do you know the reason behind the tarnishing of silver jewellery? Silver, specifically, sterling silver combines with sulphur in the environment to form a discoloured layer that alters the appearance of the jewellery and gives it a “darkened” look. Other causes of tarnishing include; moisture, chemicals and skin oils. But, if you take proper care and maintain the product properly, you can delay this process up to a great extent.
Steps that You Can Follow to Maintain the Brilliance of Your Silver Jewelry
1. Regular Cleaning at Home:
One of the easiest methods of maintaining your silver jewellery is through cleaning; this is because you will rarely find an occasion when you will not be wearing it. Here’s how you can do it at home:
Mild Soap and Water: Add a small quantity of the soap and warm water and mix them together. Dip a soft cloth into the water and wipe your silver jewellery. Afterwards, it should be thoroughly dried so that no stains or further oxidation occurs at the location of the water spot.
Baking Soda Paste: For more severe cases of tarnish, use baking soda in water to prepare a paste. Take the paste and brush it on your jewellery using a soft toothbrush and then scrub the piece of jewellery. Rinse well and dry.
2. Store Your Jewelry Properly
Some of these factors include; If your silver jewellery all gets mixed up do not worry for the silver’s shine will not fade away for proper storage is important. Follow these tips:
Use Anti-Tarnish Pouches or Cloth: To reduce the tarnish of silver jewellery, keep your silver pieces in anti-tarnish pouches or cloth bags, away from the air. These pouches are made from separately which has properties to soak up moisture and to avoid tarnishing.
Avoid Storing Jewelry in Humid Areas: Do not place your silver cutlery and utensils where there is high humidity, some of the surfaces in toilets and kitchens tarnish the silverware faster.
Separate Jewelry: Continue to store every piece individually to minimize the chances of the pieces scratching or getting damaged in one way or the other.
3. Do Not Use Harsh Chemicals and Cleaning Products
The solution in lotion, perfume, hair spray and cleaning agents hastens the rate at which your silver jewellery will tarnish.
To protect your jewellery:
Apply Products Before Wearing Jewelry: Never wear your silver jewellery without first putting on lotion, perfume or makeup. This will reduce its chances of exposure to chemicals as well as minimize the chances of a buildup process.
Remove Jewelry Before Swimming or Bathing: chlorine in swimming pools and salt in seawater can also turn silver jewellery dull. The most advisable thing is to take off your jewellery before participating in such activities.
4. Wear Your Jewelry Regularly
The best way to maintain sparkle is by wearing your silver jewellery more often. Oils from your skin can produce an oil film and shield your jewellery from tarnishing. However, be careful to not wear your jewellery while doing extensive work or exercise.
Conclusion:
Caring for your silver jewellery does not have to be a daunting and time-consuming affair as explained below. If these rather elementary do-it-yourself techniques are observed such as cleaning, proper storing and non-exposure to chemicals and other materials which are violent in nature to your silver jewellery, then your silver pieces will remain looking like new. A little care will help your silver jewellery remain beautiful.
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