How to care for silver jewelry and keep it sparkling?

Maintaining our precious silver jewelry is essential to ensure that it remains in excellent condition for many years and is passed on to future generations. Therefore, it is important to store them properly and clean them regularly. We must know the factors that lead to damage to jewelry of daily use.

You can keep your jewelry looking like new by following the simple guidelines we will explain in the following article.

Preventive measures for silver jewelry

Silver jewelry loses its luster and shines if it is not worn and if it is exposed to air and oxidation. Therefore, we advise you to store it in an airtight plastic bag in a cool and dry place. We also recommend wrapping them in a soft cotton cloth or placing them in the specialized box they came in. In addition, each piece should be stored separately to avoid scratches.

Finally, activated charcoal and silica gel packets have been proven to help preserve the luster of silver jewelry if placed with it during storage. Silver is a metal that constantly reacts with chemicals, so it is best to use all kinds of cosmetic products such as perfumes, makeup, body oils, and creams before wearing your jewelry to help preserve it.

You should also avoid contact with salty sea water and bleach to avoid oxidation. We also advise you not to wear jewelry while exercising, cleaning, gardening, or any other work that could easily tarnish or break the piece.

Enjoy your jewelry and don't forget to take it off before bed. Preserving silver jewelry from oxidation contributes to its longevity, as it becomes more difficult to restore its luster the more it shines.

Cleaning Silver Jewelry

Silver and gemstone jewelry require special care when cleaning, especially when it is adorned with precious stones such as turquoise, pearl, amber, malachite, elatite, lapis lazuli, coral, opal, and lava stone. All silver jewelry should be handled gently during the cleaning process to prevent damage.

Frequent cleaning will damage the piece, so make sure you clean it less often. Jewelry can be cleaned several times without overdoing it, but the oxidation will make it irreplaceable and unrecoverable.

Be careful, don't use solvents to clean your ornate silver jewelry or silver jewelry with oxidized gemstones.  These solutions contain a high percentage of strong chemicals that may damage the beauty of jewelry and gemstones and affect their luster, especially if these stones are sensitive to chemicals. Also be careful not to use polishing sprays or creams, which may get between the fine wires of your silver jewelry and become very difficult to clean, leading to damage to your jewelry.

When your silver jewelry is lightly soiled, the best way to clean it is with a soft silver cleaning cloth. This method is also effective for cleaning oxidized silver jewelry. We advise you to avoid paper towels for cleaning because they are not soft and contain fibers that scratch silverware and can stick between the decorative wires.

If you want a deep cleaning, we recommend mixing liquid soap with lukewarm water that is not too hot and soaking your jewelry in it for no more than ten minutes if it does not contain gemstones. If they have gemstones, the soaking time should not exceed five minutes. If you notice that one of the parts is very dirty, do not hesitate to use a soft brush to clean it.

Place your silver jewelry on a soft, clean towel and let it air dry at the end of cleaning. This is the best way to clean decorative jewelry, but if your silver jewelry contains Roman glass, polishing with a specialized cloth is the only way to go.

Periodic cleaning

It is best to clean your silver jewelry regularly to avoid the buildup of oils and surface dirt as well. This is the best way to maintain the shine and luster of your jewelry.

Also, don't forget to check your jewelry regularly to repair the first signs of damage such as scratches, cracks, or missing stones.

By following these tips, you can maintain the beauty, luster, and shine of your silver jewelry for a long period, making it look as good as new.

Essential Jewelry Care Tips

We provide a detailed jewelry care card that covers essential tips, such as removing jewelry before sleeping, exercising, and showering, avoiding moisture, spraying perfume before wearing, and proper storage.