Caring for your Silver
Caring for your sterling silver jewelry is very important. Use a sterling silver cleaning cloth to maintain the luxurious luster of your jewelry. It is very important to refrain from using household cleaning products and chemical tarnish removers to clean your sterling jewelry. These products can be very harsh and can either dull the finish on the pearls and crystals or actually remove the oxidation on many of the ornamental sterling silver beads such as those from Bali.
Q: Can I use tarnish remover for my Bali beads?
A: When cleaning high-quality Bali Silver, or anything with an oxidized finish, you must be very careful, because dipping a bead into a chemical tarnish remover may clean out all of the oxidation that was intentionally left during the production process, leaving you with a bright and shiny bead that looks nothing like it did when you originally purchased it. To clean these beads, we recommend using a polishing cloth with a light solution or paste formulated for jewelry that can be rinsed out with water. Be careful, because a thick polishing paste will be difficult to clean out of the more intricate beads. Silver beads add a timeless look to any jewelry design. With proper care, you can ensure that your beads remain brilliant and retain their original color.
Q: How do I prevent my silver beads from tarnishing?
A: Store them in air-tight containers such as Zip-Loc Bags or Tupperware with anti-tarnish carbon strips and keep them away from anything acidic or sulfuric. A rubber band, for example, will turn silver black. Paper and cardboard will also tarnish silver, unless it is acid-free.
Any questions about proper care, please contact me.
 Sterling Silver Polishing Cloth $8.00 |  2x2 inch 3m Anti-Tarnish Carbon Strip $3.00 |
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