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With the use that we give them day by day, the jewels can lose brightness and accumulate and accumulate dirt and grime.
Nothing that can't be fixed with a few maintenance tricks. Today I am going to tell you how to clean silver at home safely so that your jewelry will be perfect every day (and forever).
You will see how easy it is.
Do you want to know how to clean silver? First, let's see if it is sterling silver
It is inevitable that silver jewelry, over time, will eventually turn dark. But don't worry. It doesn't mean that you have bought a poor quality piece of jewelry.
Let me explain.
Usually the silver jewelry we buy is actually a mixture of silver and other metals.
For example, I use 925 Sterling Silver for my Adamina jewelry. Do you know what Sterling Silver is?
It is high quality silver, composed of 92.5% pure silver.
The rest of the composition is made up of other metals, such as copper.
It is necessary to do so, because if we were to use pure silver in jewelry, the pieces would be too soft and easily deformed. too soft and would deform easily. That is why we use an alloy with another metal that provides that point of hardness that pure silver does not have.
When do we consider silver to be high quality? The regulation in Spain establishes that sterling silver must have 92.5% or more purity. Below that figure it is considered second grade silver, which is of lower quality.
If you want your jewelry to be with you for a long time and retain all its properties, it is best to make sure you buy quality silver. make sure you buy quality silver. This way, with periodic cleanings, you ensure that they remain perfect, shiny and without deformations.
Why does silver darken over time?
Because as I said at the beginning, it is normal for a silver jewelry to blacken with use.
It happens for multiple reasons, some of which you can prevent but others are unavoidable.
For example, the more acidic the PH of your skin, the more your silver jewelry will tend to darken. It can even happen seasonally, if you take any medication that temporarily alters the PH.
The change of tone is also influenced by the use of perfumes, moisturizers, soaps, etc. the use of perfumes, moisturizing creams, soaps... Chemicals in general affect the metal, especially when it is in continuous contact.
For example, if you spray cologne on your neck every day, it's easy to see that your necklaces will soon your necklaces will soon start to turn dark.
But, as I said, it's all right. We'll fix it right away.
5 simple tips for cleaning silver jewelry
The first thing I would say to you is don't wait too long to clean your silver jewelry. If you really want to do an effective maintenance, check them from time to time and restore them to their original shine.
Don't let them blacken too much because it will be harder to it will be harder to clean them.
Next, separate the jewels that have stones set in them, because these are the ones we are going tostones, because we are going to treat them treat them separately so as not to damage any material.
There are several ways to clean silver rings, bracelets or necklaces. In fact, if you search the internet you can find a thousand and one methods (including immersion in Coca Cola, the multipurpose soft drink par excellence).
My advice is to do it this way:
- Protect yourself with latex gloves and open the window. Fumes may be produced.
- Run all the jewelry through a good jet of water with a with a drop of neutral soap to remove dust and impurities. to remove dust and impurities.
- Immerse the jewelry in a container with hot water, two tablespoons of baking soda and aluminum foil. water, two tablespoons of baking soda and aluminum foil in small aluminum foil, which will act as a magnet to attract dirt. If the jewelry is very dirty, do this twice. Then rinse and dry them with a clean cloth.
- If there are reliefs or areas that are more blackened than others, you can use either turpentine or a mixture of baking soda with an acid (which can be vinegar or lemon). (which can be vinegar or lemon). Clean the area with an ear swab.
- What if they have pearls or stones set in them? Be extremely careful. Do not use abrasive products or acids that can damage them (i.e. skip points 3 and 4). Simply rub with a damp cloth. If more is needed, it is better to go to a professional jeweler.
Once you have all your silver jewelry ready, you can keep it for a longer keep them for a longer period of time if you keep a few more details in mind.
How to make your silver jewelry last longer cleaner (this is how I do it)
Put them on at the last moment before going out. That way, if you have perfumed or moisturized your skin, some time will have passed and the contact will be less. I confess that when I decide on earrings I usually leave them on for a while... but it's not ideal, to be honest.
Remove the rings if you wash your hands with soap. with soap; if you use detergents or even more aggressive products, all the more reason. Be careful not to forget them in the sink, especially if you are in a public place (yes, I have also lost a ring outside the home).
Beware of the pool or the beach. The chlorine in the water and the saltpeter affect the silver. Oh, and no jewelry in the gym, we don't want them in contact with sweat. in contact with sweat.
With these tips, you will be able to keep your silver jewelry cleaner for longer.
Do you have any other cleaning methods? Tell me how you clean your silver jewelry, I can't wait to learn new tricks!