Thursday, March 8, 2007

Caring for your Silver Jewelry

I get this question, "How do I care for my silver jewelry?", all the time from my customers so I thought I would post it here.
Sterling 925 silver is prone to tarnishing and scratching. When not worn, it should be stored in a ziploc bag by itself to prevent tarnishing and being scratched by other jewelry. This is an inexpensive solution and almost every home has a ziploc bag.
When you need to clean silver jewelry, you should use a silver polishing cloth. Do NOT use anything abrasive or your silver will be permanently scratched. I love Sunshine polishing cloths (no affiliation just love their product).
Silver jewelry will last a lifetime and look as good as the day you bought it with a little care.