Easy Tips to Take Care of Your Sterling Silver Jewellery

Do you own sterling silver jewellery and sterling silver pendants and wonder about the best and easy ways to take care of them? As you may already know that sterling silver jewellery not just looks beautiful, but is also long-lasting if you keep a few tips in mind. In this post, we are going to share a few easy-to-remember tips that will help you take care of your precious collection. So, let’s take a quick look.

1. Safeguard against tarnishing 

925 sterling silver jewellery is susceptible to tarnishing. It is a chemical reaction that with oxygen or sulfur particles in the air that cause your ornaments to darken a bit. This is due to the composition of sterling silver which contains 92.5% pure silver and the remaining 7.5% comprises other metals. If your sterling silver ornaments look dirty or black, chances are it is due to tarnishing.

To prevent your sterling silver jewellery  from tarnishing you must remove them during household chores. Dishwash cleaners, sweat, and rubber trigger corrosion and that is why you must remove them at the gym as well.  Make it a habit to store the jewellery in an airtight ziplock bag.

Besides, sterling silver jewellery must not be exposed to direct sunlight so before you head out to a beach or pool make sure your jewellery isn’t on. Remember that lotions, perfumed, body-sprays, and hair-spray trigger tarnishing too.

 2. Clean it very carefully 

There is no dearth of cleaning methods when it comes to cleaning your sterling silver jewellery. If there is a recommended cleaning regime provided by the manufacturer, you must follow it. There are other easy ways to clean your jewellery and the best and the most recommended way is to use mild soap and water for this purpose.

You can also use white vinegar and baking soda to get rid of heavy and stubborn tarnish. Soaking your sterling silver jewellery in a ½ cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of white baking soda for about 2 to 3 hours should do the trick. Rinse them thoroughly and make sure they are pat dried.

Your silver jewellery might also need polishing and for this purpose, you may need to take it to a professional jeweler. We would also recommend you to take your 925 sterling silver jewellery to a jeweler if you do not know the right way of cleaning.

 3. Store the jewellery with chalk 

You can easily buy sterling silver in Australia online, but taking proper care of your jewellery is also essential. Storing your jewellery the right way is extremely important. If you keep a few pieces of chalk with your sterling silver jewellery it will absorb all the moisture and prevent tarnishing. 

Also, keep some anti-tarnishing cloths inside the jewellery box as it will safeguard your sterling silver jewellery from getting tarnished. 

Hope you found the post useful. For more information related to the sterling silver in Australia, feel free to get in touch with us. 

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