Silver Jewelry care and information

Silver jewelry, one of the most common and popular types of jewelry available today, should be cared for in a specific fashion. First, this type of jewelry, unless it is sterling silver, should not be taken in water, as it will tarnish over time. Tarnish on silver jewelry will eventually lead to the degradation of the necklace or earrings in question.

Silver jewelry, particularly varieties that are not sterling, should be cleaned as little as possible. Silver polish, while well able to remove any of the tarnish on birthstone jewelry, necklaces, or earrings, works by shining the metal and removing the tarnish, which is a part of the metal. While the amount of silver affected is on a microscopic level, over cleaning can eventually lead to a noticeable degradation of the metal.

If you are storing silver jewelry, you should make certain that you keep it in a dry place. As tarnish is due to the mixture of silver, water and oxygen, keeping the jewelry as dry as possible will slow or prevent the tarnishing process. With a little care and preventive measures, you should be able to enjoy your silver items for a long time to come.