Sterling silver jewellery is gaining all the popularity it deserves because of its beauty and worth. Sterling silver is a composition of silver (92.5% pure silver) and other metals, generally copper (7.5%). Because of the silver percentage, the jewellery often has a hallmark of 925 stamps, also referred to as “925 silver”.
Sterling silver is a premium quality material with excellent durability. However, it can turn black if uncared for. So, as you love your sterling silver pendants or rings or any other piece of jewellery, you should care for it. Thus, this blog sheds light on some cleaning tips you can use to care for your jewellery. Let’s begin!
Know Various Types of Sterling Silver
The discolouration of sterling silver depends on its purity. For instance, .950 sterling silver will easily bend and tarnish quickly compared to .925 sterling silver. It means that .950 sterling silver is more pure and demands better care.
The Jewellery is to Wear and Not Stare
We understand you adore sterling silver jewellery, and the best way to maintain its shine is to keep wearing it rather than staring at it and storing it in a box. This is because natural skin oils will maintain and help keep the jewellery clean.
Avoid Corrosion
Sterling silver jewellery can deteriorate if it comes in contact with rubber, household chemicals, chlorinated water, direct sunlight, hairspray, perfumes, lotions, and substances containing sulphur like mustard, wool, latex, and more.
Therefore, it is best not to wear sterling silver in Australia when performing household chores. Moreover, remember to put on your jewellery at the end so it doesn’t come in contact with perfume or beauty products.
Polish in Regular Intervals
Polishing sterling silver jewellery is an excellent way to maintain the shine of your jewellery. It is best to use a special silver cloth, non-abrasive, or microfiber cloth to polish the accessories. Avoid using paper towels or tissues as they can leave scratches on the beautiful jewelry.
Lastly, instead of rubbing the cloth in circular motions, do the back-and-forth motions that mirror the grains of silver.
Use Home Cleaning Solutions to Clean Sterling Silver
Only polishing might not always clean your sterling silver jewellery; you might have to use homemade solutions, and some of the best options are:
- Baking soda and water
- Baking soda and white vinegar
- Soap and water
- Olive oil and lemon juice
- Boiling water, baking soda, salt, and aluminium foil
Wrapping Up
If you don’t want your sterling silver jewellery to lose charm over the years, put in extra effort and take care of those precious pieces you will enjoy wearing for a lifetime.
The product information mentioned in this blog is both accurate and up-to-date, some information may be subject to change.
