Simple Tips To Keep Your Silver Jewellery Always Looking New

You’ve just bought a beautiful piece of silver jewellery, which happens to be an exquisite piece of arm candy. Now you might be wondering how exactly you should take care of your beloved silver jewellery. After all, it’s an investment that needs to last a long time!

If you want to make sure you take care of your silver jewellery so it lasts for years, here are some tips on how to do just that!

1. Clean your silver jewellery.

When it comes to cleaning your jewellery, you have two options. You can use trusty and reliable Jewellers, like Jacobs The Jewellers or take the task up yourself. To do so, you can use a polishing cloth to wipe off any fingerprints or marks on your jewellery to make sure the silver shines. Do this regularly. You can also use a soft toothbrush to brush off any dirt or stains your jewellery may have accumulated; this should be done once a month at least, but do this more often if you wear your silver jewellery on a daily basis.

2. Don’t use harsh chemicals to clean your silver jewellery.

You never use harsh chemical cleaners on your silver jewellery. This might strip the protective layer on the metal, leaving the metal exposed to air. This will cause it to tarnish faster, and also corrode or rust. If you do need to use a chemical cleaner, make sure the one you buy is created for silver jewellery first!

3. Keep it in a box when you aren’t wearing it.

When not wearing your silver jewellery, it’s best to place it into a jewellery box. This way, your silver jewellery won’t get tarnished and you can avoid losing any pieces of your beloved silver jewellery set. Always keep your silver jewellery away from sunlight and water.

4. Store your silver jewellery in a Ziploc bag.

Apart from storing your silver jewellery in the classic jewellery box or pouch to prevent scratches, you may want to try a Ziploc bag. This is important because tarnish will form if your silver jewellery comes into contact with moisture, so it’s best to store it in an airtight plastic bag to prevent this from happening!

5. Don’t wear your silver jewellery when swimming or bathing.

It would be a shame to buy silver bangles online and lose those beautiful pieces while swimming at a beach. Even when you’re swimming in a pool, the chlorine may react with some metals and cause some tarnishing. You should avoid wearing your silver jewellery when swimming or bathing.

6. Avoid wearing it when you’re doing heavy chores.

If you’re doing hard labour for a long period of time or if your work is particularly strenuous, don’t wear your precious silver jewellery. This is because the friction and pressure from such activities may cause damage.

7. Remove it before using cleaning products or applying lotions.

Remove your silver jewellery before using any cleaning products on it. This is because chemicals found in some cleaning agents may corrode silver jewellery over time, even if you scrub it with a soft brush! Also avoid wearing your silver jewellery when applying lotion or perfume. Perfume may change the colour of your metal and cause it to become dull over time.

8. Put your silver jewellery on last when getting dressed up.

Putting your silver jewellery on last will help to protect it from scratching other accessories. You can put on your silver jewellery first, but make sure you put on any other clothing items before getting dressed.

9. Avoid contact with household metals like copper and steel.

Avoid wearing your silver jewellery when in contact with household metals like copper or steel because these metals may corrode your silver jewellery! Don’t wear your silver jewellery when using metal utensils.

10. Have your silver jewellery professionally cleaned.

If you’ve had your silver jewellery for a long time, chances are it’s accumulated some tarnish. If this is the case, bring your pieces to a professional cleaner who specialises in silver jewellery. They’ll get rid of all that tarnish and get it sparkling again.