Jewelry Care

Before you get to cleaning sterling silver, there are some simple ways to care for sterling silver jewelry that will help prevent tarnishing. Proper care can also mean less frequent cleanings. 

Sterling Silver Care

Sterling silver tarnishes, especially when exposed to salt air and products containing sulfur, such as rubber bands and some papers. However, silver that is regularly used typically needs less care, so we strongly encourage you to wear your silver every day.

Day-to-Day Care Tips

  • Avoid Contact with Water

    Protect the plating of your jewelry by removing it when washing your hands, swimming, exercising, cleaning and before applying any kind of personal body product.

  • Avoid Harsh Chemicals

    Maintain your jewelry’s shine by avoiding contact with agents such as soaps, perfume, lotion, makeup, hair & cleaning products, etc.

  • Store in a Dry Place

    Some people may want to store their jewelry in the bathroom so they remember to put it on every day, but the moisture from the shower can make jewelry tarnish more quickly.

How do I clean my jewelry?

Gently Clean Sterling Silver Regularly

A simple wipe down every day or every few days can help your sterling silver stay shiny between cleanings. This can be as easy as wiping down your jewelry with a cleaning cloth when you take it off for the night.

Use a Polishing Cloth

The quickest way to clean sterling silver jewelry is to use a specially designed polishing cloth. As we mentioned, using a polishing cloth is great daily maintenance to limit tarnishing.

How often should I polish my silver?

Polishing silver is done to remove tarnish and shine silver pieces and should only be done a few times in the lifetime of a piece. This is because every time silver is polished, metal is removed from the piece.