This page will give you information on caring for silver jewellery. Caring for silver jewellery is not hard – just a few basic steps and a couple of no-no’s!
Marna Bell Jewellery is made from 925 sterling silver. A beautiful precious metal that does need a little love and care to keep it at it’s best.
Sterling silver will naturally tarnish with exposure to the air, environment, perfumes, moisturisers, hairspray, soaps and perspiration etc., so regular cleaning will help keep your silver sparkling.
5 easy ways to keep your silver jewellery at it’s brilliant best
- Silver and Copper will tarnish over time but can be cleaned using silver polish – rinse with warm, soapy water after cleaning.
- Avoid contact with chemicals/hairspray/perfume.
- Store in an airtight place to reduce tarnish.
- Take care not to snag jewellery when dressing.
- To preserve any oxidised finish it is recommended to avoid using jewellery cleaning solutions.
Silver jewellery with no gemstones or pearls can be washed in warm water with a mild detergent. Completely dry with a soft lint free, or non-abrasive cloth before storing. Please don’t use a kitchen paper towel to dry as this can scratch your silver!
Cleaning
Specialist silver polishing cloths are also ideal to use on your silver jewellery. 100% cotton infused with special silver cleaners. Simply rub over your jewellery.
Please do not use the following on your silver jewellery:
- Silver Dips – I don’t recommend the use of silver ‘dips’ or liquids as these work by dissolving the silver sulphide and can damage the surface of the silver and wear it down over time. Even though cleaners might give a temporary shine, the pieces will tarnish much more quickly and have to be cleaned more frequently once you have broken down the surface.
- Toothpaste – Being a mild abrasive it can help to eliminate minor scratches but if not used properly it can damage and scratch your silver and leave a dull film. For removing scratches on your jewellery have it professionally polished.
Storing
- Try and keep your Sterling Silver jewellery somewhere cool, dark and moisture free.
- Give your jewellery a little polish with a silver polishing cloth after wearing and before putting away.
- Store your jewellery in an airtight jewellery box or even in little airtight ziplock bags or soft pouches and always separately as they can scratch each other.
Safety
For use as a decorative fashion accessory.
Remove jewellery before sleeping/sports.
Items may contain small parts so store out of reach of children.