caring for silver

 
 
 
 

Removing tarnish from silver jewelry is easy to do and takes less time than teeth brushing. An occasional wipe with a jewelry polishing cloth is usually all that’s needed to keep pieces looking fresh. But what causes tarnish in the first place?

Tarnish is caused by exposing silver jewelry to air, sunlight, humidity, sweat, oils from the skin, perfumes and lotions, chlorine, and chemicals. Minimizing exposure to these substances will keep jewelry looking new longer and will require less polishing.

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how to minimize tarnish

  • Avoid wearing jewelry in the shower, while swimming, working out, or doing any activity involving extra moisture or chemicals.

  • For best results, store jewelry individually in airtight bags with anti-tarnish properties. At minimum, store in a dark place with an anti-tarnish cloth. Leaving jewelry out on a dresser, especially on wood, will result in having to polish more frequently.

  • Occasionally wipe with a jewelry polishing cloth taking care to avoid areas in the piece with intentional darkening.

  • For pieces with Keum-boo gold - Soak in warm, soapy water for 5-10 minutes. Use a soft cloth to wipe off visible dirt, then rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth. Wipe silver areas with a jewelry polishing cloth taking care to avoid areas with gold or subtle textures.

  • For pieces with resin or polymer clay - Store in a cool dry location along with the above silver storage recommendations. Wipe with a damp lint-free cloth. Wipe silver areas with a jewelry polishing cloth taking care to avoid areas with resin or polymer clay.