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by Julie Lee
of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC
Sterling silver, like other precious metals, can oxidize with time. But
properly maintained silver jewelry improves with age and develops a lush
patina. Treat your silver well, care for it properly and it will reward you
with a long life and a lustrous look.
- 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, use a jewelry cleaner designed for silver use. Ask
your jeweler to recommend an appropriate brand.
- Store your silver in a cool, dry place, preferably in a
tarnish-preventive bag or wrapped in a soft piece of felt or cloth. Store
pieces individually so that they don't knock together and scratch.
- Do not rub silver with anything other than a polishing cloth or a fine
piece of felt. Your jeweler should be able to provide these. Tissue paper
or paper towels can cause scratches because of the fibers in these
products.
- Make sure your silver is not exposed to air and light during storage _
this can cause silver to tarnish. And don't wear sterling silver in
chlorinated water or when working with household chemicals.
Julie Lee is a web designer and founder of
Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC. Julie's Jewels is a
Texas based retail jewelry company specializing in high quality, affordable
jewelry pieces created to be treasured for a lifetime.
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