Cleaning Silver Jewellery

Silver is subject to tarnishing over time, resulting in dull or even black jewellery.
Tarnishing occurs when silver is exposed to oxygen and sulphur in the air.
It is unavoidable, but thankfully, it doesn’t damage the metal and can be removed easily with cleaning.

How to Prevent Tarnishing

Simply wearing your silver jewellery will slow the process of tarnishing.
Being careful with how you store and wear the silver will also help reduce the speed of tarnishing.

  • Remove silver rings and bracelets when washing your hands. Residue from soap and hand gels can result in a dull surface.
  • Keep silver jewellery in separate airtight bags.
  • Avoid humid environments.

However, when the metal begins to look dull or starts to turn black, it is time to get the cleaning products out to get the jewellery looking like new.

How to Clean Silver

The simplest way to clean silver is to use the special cleaning cloth we provide in your first order.

If you don’t have it anymore, there are household options to get your silver shining.

A bowl of lukewarm water and a few drops of washing-up liquid will help remove tarnishing.

  1. Soak the silver jewellery for ten minutes in a bowl of warm water with a few drops of washing-up liquid.
  2. Gently scrub the silver with a soft, clean brush.
  3. Rinse in clean, warm water.
  4. Leave to air dry.

For more stubborn tarnishing, you can use a white vinegar and water mix.

  1. Mix equal parts of white vinegar and water in a bowl.
  2. Soak a clean toothbrush in the solution and gently brush the affected areas of silver.
  3. Rinse and leave to air dry.

Finally, silver jewellery can be professionally cleaned and taken care of at any silver or gold jewellery store.