Sterling Silver is a precious metal alloy, which will oxidise with time. All silver jewellery should be handled with care at all times. Here are a few tips on how to take care of your silver jewellery:
1. Store your silver pieces in a cool and dry place which is not exposed to air or light, such as in an airtight sealed bag or wrapped in soft piece of felt or cloth.
2. Store silver pieces individually.
3. Do not wear your silver jewellery in chlorinated water or when working with household chemicals.
4. Clean your silver ONLY with silver polishing cloth to prevent scratches.
5. For general cleaning, simply use a polishing cloth to rub away mild tarnishing.
6. For severe tarnishing, jewellery cleaning solutions are also available which can remove oxidation from silver pieces. Please not some jewellery are meant to have oxidation to bring out their characters.
The Most effective approach to managing tarnish is to store your silver jewellery properly. If tarnishing does begin to occur, cleaning it as soon as it appears will be the easiest on you. Proper care of your precious jewellery will make your jewellery last a lifetime.