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Caring for your Jewelry
Sterling silver like other precious metals will
oxidize/tarnish with time. My work is designed to allow for
normal light tarnish while keeping the style of the piece
beautiful. Real .925 sterling silver is not meant to be very
metallic bright, like stainless steel or plated metals. Light
natural tarnish can add to the beauty.
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•Regular
cleaning to remove oils from the skin and everyday dirt is
important. Clean your silver jewelry with a mild soap and water
solution, allowing the water to bead up, and then patting dry
with a soft cloth. For more stubborn dirt or tarnish, use a
Jewelry
Cleaner/Tarnish Remover
designed for silver use. Always read the instructions carefully
to make sure that it is safe for semi-precious gemstones,
including delicate ones like turquoise, amber, and pearls. Do
not use commercial grade cleaners for items like flatware. Never
use an abrasive polish or cloth to remove dirt, as this will
scratch the silver and the gemstones.
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•Store
your silver in a cool, dry place, preferably in a
tarnish-preventive bag/box or plastic ziplock bag. Also,
you can add
Anti-Tarnish Strips.
Store pieces individually so that they don't knock
together and scratch. Make sure your silver is not exposed to
air and light during storage as this can cause silver to tarnish
faster. Removing normal tarnish is easy the right silver
Jewelry
Polishing Cloth.
Never use an abrasive polish or cloth to remove tarnish, as this
will scratch the silver and the gemstones.
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