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Care for Silver Jewelry

You should be able to find several Zip-lock bags and individual cloth
indispensable facts about Silver in the pouches are ideal for this and will help
following paragraphs. If there's at least prevent both tarnishing and scratching by
one fact you didn't know before, imagine other pieces. What causes silver to
the difference it might make. tarnish is air, and when it is not in
Truthfully, the only difference between use, the more you can keep it sealed the
you and Silver experts is time. If you'll less it will tarnish.
invest a little more time in reading, 4. Never immerse your silver jewelry in
you'll be that much nearer to expert chlorine, salt water, mineral springs,
status when it comes to Silver. and suntan lotion. Remember, some
WHAT IS STERLING SILVER household cleaners contain chlorine
Silver is a precious metal and much like bleach; these will cause discoloration
gold it is too fine to be made in a 100% and also loosen the gemstones.
form. To make it durable for jewelry, 5. Avoid abrasive cleaners, detergents
pure silver (999 fineness) is often and commercial jewelry cleaners "dips"
alloyed with small quantities of copper especially if the pieces have an oxidized
(7.5%), thus comes sterling silver (92.5% finish. Using harsh polishing cleaners
or .925). Copper is added to strengthen will alter the antique look of your
the silver and make it durable to be use jewelry.
as a decorative or in fashionable 6. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner,
jewelry. ammonia or any chemical solution to clean
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS opaque gemstones, such as turquoise,
Most of our jewelry is 100% solid malachite, onyx, lapis lazuli and opals.
Sterling Silver (.925). When wrapping They are a porous stone and may absorb
your items, DO NOT place them directly in chemicals, which build up inside the
paper, cardboard, or cotton filled boxes, stone and cause discoloration. Simply
as these contain trace elements of sulfur wipe them gently with a moist cloth until
which will tarnish your silver jewelry. clean.
For best results, place the items in a 7. If your jewelry contains gemstones or
sealed, air tight plastic bag or pearls, do not immerse in water, as this
jeweler's sulfur free tissue (different can loosen some settings. Never use dips
from standard tissue) prior to boxing and or abrasives cleaners on gemstones.
wrapping. KEEP YOUR ANTIQUED JEWELRY LOOKING GREAT
HOW TO CARE FOR STERLING SILVER By allowing the metal to oxidize with a
As with every product its life span will solution, sterling silver becomes
depend on the care you give it. These are "Antiqued" and develops an aged look.
some helpful hints on how to look after With wear, the antique process will fade,
your silver pieces. and the jewelry will look less "black' in
1. To maintain the original condition of color, becoming a vintage silver shade.
your silver jewelry, polish your pieces To prolong the dark color of the metal,
regularly using a non-abrasive cleaning avoid wearing the jewelry in the shower
cloth. or bath. Water will remove the finish
2. Soap and water will also help keep over time. Do not clean the sterling
your silver looking good. Remember do not silver or the antique finish will be
dry silver off with paper towels or removed. Instead, keep your silver in a
tissues, always use a soft cloth. zip lock bag with the air squeezed out to
3. When you are NOT wearing your silver keep it looking nice longer.
jewelry, store them in a cool, dry place.




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