Silver has been popular among those who wear jewelry for years. Especially its affordability and the fact that it is a jewelry that can be used in any situation has prevented its popularity from decreasing for years. One of the most common problems faced by those who constantly wear silver jewelry is the tarnishing.

Sterling silver consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent other alloy metals. Some of the metals in sterling silver, especially copper, cause silver to darken over time when interacting with moisture in the air.That is, exposing silver jewelry to air in an open place will cause tarnish after a while. 

When it comes to jewelry, one of the common reasons that causes silver to tarnish is sweat. Acidic sweat can cause silver necklaces to darken quickly, especially in summer. Since the acidic property of sweat varies from person to person, the rate of sweat-induced darkening also differs from person to person.

Exposure to chemicals is another factor responsible for tarnishing silver jewelry. Chemical-containing products such as perfume, deodorant, cream, soap, detergent cause turning black  in silver. The greater the duration and frequency of exposure to such substances, the more rapid and intense the darkening will appear.

However, with some recommendations to prevent this chemical event, you can use your silver jewelry with all its shine for many years without darkening.

1. Store Your Silver Jewelry Correctly

The most important way to protect silver jewelry from tarnishing is to store it well when not in use. Many people leave their jewelry on the table and dresser after they come home and these jewelry stay there for days. This situation, which increases the contact of the silver with the air, causes the silver to darken more quickly. For this reason, an airtight container should be used to protect silver jewelry. You can use plastic lock bags or special airtight jewelry boxes.

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When not wearing silver jewelry, it should be stored in a cool, dark and out of sunlight place. Sunlight and heat accelerate the darkening of silver. 

Storing silver pieces separately will prevent them from getting scratched and tangled. You can add anti-tarnish strips with your jewelry to help prevent tarnishing. Do not store boxes filled with paper, cardboard or cotton as they may contain traces of sulfur and contribute to darkening.

Anti-tarnish strips

You can also take extra precautions to avoid tarnishing of your silver pieces while storing.If you put a few pieces of chalk next to your sterling silver, it will absorb the moisture and prevent tarnishing. However, put the silica packets in your jewelry box when purchasing new clothes or shoes. This will absorb moisture in the packs and prevent the silver from tarnishing. Covering your jewelry box with tarnish cloths is a great idea to absorb sulfur and moisture from the air and prevent tarnishing.

2. Avoid Exposure to Harsh Chemicals

Cleaning silver jewelry after use will slow down its tarnishing. We think this is the best method if you are using cosmetics that cause silver to tarnish or oxidize. It uses harsh chemicals like bleach and acetone that people use to clean silver. These corrode the surface of silver jewelry and make it look very dull over time. You should never use them to clean silver jewelry. 

If you are dealing with harmful substances, prevent your silver jewelry from coming into contact with them.Because chemical-containing products such as perfume, deodorant, cream, soap, detergent cause oxidizing in silver You should remove your silverware especially every time you take a shower. Similarly, never forget to remove your rings while exercising, cooking, working outside or doing the dishes.

3. Wipe After Wearing 

When silver jewelry is removed, it should be wiped with a dry, soft cloth before putting it back in its place. By wiping your jewelry, you will remove anything that might cause problems later.

4. Wear Regularly

After learning the protection tips for your silver jewelry, you may not want to take them out of your hiding place and never want to wear them. However, if you want to protect your silver jewelry in the best way, you should not wear them. After wearing, you can use them safely for many years as long as you wipe them well and put them in their places.

 

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