How to Remove Tarnish From Jewelry
We all have favorite jewels that we like to wear. But some of them just can’t stand constant exposure to the different weather. The elements … Read more
Jewelry Tarnishing
Different Kinds Of Jewelry Maintenance Methods
If you want to clean the ground silver jewelry, wash it with a small amount of mild dishwashing liquid or non-chemical soap and warm water. Rinse well and dry with a cloth or paper towel. Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth or jewelry cloth and gently rub the surface in a circular motion to clean it. Make sure it is completely dry before returning it to the sealed box or bag. Do not use a silver cloth as it will remove the gold coating! Instead, use soft jewelry or the yellow part of the “cheek cloth”. Please note that all plating will naturally fade with wear.
Does Sterling Silver Tarnish?
This is a tricky question, as technically, tarnishing does not occur in pure silver. However, pure silver is too soft to be used in jewelry crafting. Therefore, jewelers will often add a small quantity of copper to strengthen the silver. The resulting product is .925 sterling silver, which contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. It is the primary material used for silver jewelry.
4 Ways To Keep Jewelry From Tarnishing
The truth is, ALL fashion jewelry necklaces, earrings or bracelets are capable of tarnishing – and some faster than others. Why? It’s simple – over time, your jewelry comes in contact with moisture, acids, oils and air. They react with the metal in the jewelry, causing it to eventually wear down and tarnish.