Why do silver jewels tarnish?
- The skin's reaction to contact with silver jewelry.
- Cleaning products, chlorine, contact with hairspray and perfume, spas and exposure to high humidity such as the bathroom.
- When you are not wearing your jewelry, to protect it from oxidation, use a small, airtight plastic bag like a Ziploc bag. Oxygen in the air also promotes the oxidation of sterling silver.
Cleaning your silver jewelry naturally
You can use the small cleaning cloth I gave you with your purchase on jewelry with or without a black patina. Alternatively, mix warm water with dish soap (that does not contain ammonia or phosphates). Dip a soft cloth in the soapy water and clean the silver jewelry. After that, rinse the jewelry with plain water, then dry and polish it with a clean cloth.
Lots of other maintenance tips