| How to Prevent Silver Jewelry from Tarnishing | | | | important to properly store your sterling silver |
| You buy a beautiful piece of silver jewelry to | | | | jewelry. Other contributing causes of tarnish are |
| accessorize your wardrobe. Six months later, you | | | | light and air. In fact, the less that your jewelry is |
| may see a trace of tarnish on your necklace. | | | | to exposed to these two causes, the greater the |
| There are easy steps to protect your jewelry | | | | likelihood that your jewelry will remain tarnish free. |
| from tarnishing. | | | | There are a variety of containers that will protect |
| What Causes Tarnish? | | | | your silver jewelry pieces. First, the container |
| Tarnish is a dull grey or black coating of corrosion | | | | must be airtight to be beneficial. An airtight |
| that develops over silver, copper, brass, aluminum | | | | jewelry box, a cloth bag and even a zip lock |
| and other semi-reactive metals as they go | | | | baggies are suitable containers. Another suggestion |
| through oxidation. The primary cause is chemicals | | | | is to purchase a silver tarnish cloth from a local |
| contained in toiletries such as perfume, lotions and | | | | fabric store. You can cut pieces of it to fit inside |
| hair products. Additionally, perspiration can also | | | | the drawers or compartment of your airtight |
| discolor your sterling silver jewelry so do not | | | | containers as additional protection. |
| wear your jewelry when doing yard work or | | | | Products to Use to Prevent and Treat Tarnish |
| when gardening. | | | | No-Tarnish Strips or chalk can be placed in your |
| Easiest Way to Prevent Tarnish | | | | containers when storing your sterling silver |
| Since the chemicals in toiletries react with silver | | | | jewelry. They both work by absorbing the |
| jewelry, care must be taken to avoid their | | | | substances in the air that bring about corrosion. |
| interaction. Before putting on your jewelry, make | | | | Both items should be changed with a new piece |
| sure that any lotion or perfume applied has | | | | every two to three months. Also consider using |
| soaked into your skin completely. Likewise, apply | | | | acid-free paperstock if you are packing any |
| all hair products before putting on your jewelry. | | | | jewelry tags, earring cards or any other paper |
| The easiest way to prevent tarnish is to do a | | | | goods in the same container with your jewelry. |
| little cleaning maintenance. It is important to | | | | If tarnish has begun to appear on your jewelry, |
| remove any substances that may have settled | | | | there are treatment steps to follow. Simply wipe |
| onto your accessories. When you are removing | | | | it clean using a silver cloth. This specialized cloth |
| your jewelry, take a moment to wipe if off using | | | | has two parts: a cleaning cloth and a polishing |
| a soft cloth. A flannel short or an old t-shirt are | | | | cloth. Most times this cloth will be able to get rid |
| perfect choices. This will only take a few seconds | | | | of the tarnish unless the piece is badly tarnished. |
| and can save you time in the long run. Removing | | | | Proper care and storage of your jewelry will |
| tarnish can be a time-consuming and arduous task. | | | | ensure that it remains as beautiful as the day you |
| How to Store your Silver Jewelry | | | | purchased it. |
| Once you have cleaned your pieces, it is | | | | |