Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Best Ways To Keep Sterling Silver Jewelry Sparkling

The one curse of Sterling Silver is the dreaded tarnish effect. This oxidation can ruin high quality sterling silver if you do not take the right precautions. For this reason, we have put together seven tips to help keep your sterling silver jewelry sparkling.
o The sterling silver should be put in tarnish resistant bag and placed in a closed box. The box should keep all the air out.
o Avoid any lengthy exposure to light, sun or wood as these speed up the oxidation process.
o Contact with all chemicals should be avoided, especially alcohol, bleach, and chlorine. While cleaning dishes, be sure to take off your jewelry. Also, avoid wearing sterling silver around the pool.
o Reduce the risk of tarnishing or discoloration by putting the sterling silver on after your make-up.
o Separate the sterling silver jewelry from other jewelry pieces to keep it from getting scratches.
o Use a silver cloth to keep your sterling silver shining.
o Creams and dips are great for removing any existing tarnish.
If you keep these seven tips in mind, your sterling silver should last for a long, long time. Remember sparking sterling silver will always turn heads.

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