JEWELRY CARE GUIDE

                     925 STERLING SILVER

All our pieces are marked with “925” which is sterling silver.

Sterling silver is an alloy composed of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925.

 

Fine silver, which is 99.9% pure silver, is relatively soft, so silver is usually alloyed with copper to increase its hardness and strength. Sterling silver is prone to tarnishing.

DOES STERLING SILVER TARNISH ? 

The short answer is yes - all silver will tarnish.Silver can tarnish when exposed to harsh chemicals, as well as swimming in pools and the ocean. Some climates can cause tarnishing too - those with high humidity.

HOW TO PREVENT STERLING SILVER FROM TARNISHING?

To prevent your sterling silver from tarnishing, keep it away from harsh chemicals, keep it dry, store it correctly, and clean and polish when needed. Take it off when washing your hands or swimming, and keep it in a secure bag or box when you’re not wearing it. You also want to take it off when exercising.

HOW TO GET RUST OFF STERLING SILVER?

Sterling silver shouldn’t rust, but it can tarnish. To get the tarnish off your sterling silver, wipe it with a polishing cloth, wash it with some dish soap and water, or use an ionic cleaner.

TIPS FOR CLEANING & MAINTAINING JEWELRY

Here are 5 tips to clean and maintain your sterling silver: 

1. Wipe with a polishing cloth: the easiest way to clean your silver jewelry.

2. Keep it away from chemicals: the best way to clean your silver is to prevent it from needing cleaning! Remove your silver jewelry when using harsh cleaning solutions, and keep it away from lotions and perfumes.

3. Take it off when at the beach or pool: Chlorine and salt water are very damaging to silver jewelry, so it’s best to take off your pieces when swimming.

4. Store your silver jewelry in a cloth pouch in an airtight plastic bag, away from sunlight.

5. Another great way to clean your silver jewelry is to soak it in warm water with a drop of dish soap, then rinse and dry with a clean cloth.