Keeping Tiffany silver jewelry

Cleaning and Care of Silver Jewelry Tiffany Tiffany as a pendant, rings and cufflinks Tiffany Tiffany are easy to make if you follow some basic steps. With a little care and maintenance, your silver jewelry should always shine.

When you buy silver jewelry, the first thing to remember is that silver is a soft metal. Even a heavy silver ring buckles if sufficient force is added to the media itwhich, remove the ring before lifting.

Another thing to consider is how to keep your jewelry when not in use. Silver should never be stored with other metals or loose in a jewelry box. You should keep your silver in a resealable plastic bag itself. Not only does this keep other jewelry from rubbing the silver (which could cause scratches), which will protect it from the air, which causes blurring fast.

Blurring is caused by oxidation and moisture in the air. It first appears in a golden hue on the silver, but quickly turns black.

Never leave silver jewelry lying against bare wood. Wood, especially oak, contains an acid that mar the surface of silver. Paper and cardboard, which are products of wood pulp, has the same effect, so avoid storing silver in envelopes or small cardboard boxes also.

Silver jewelry should always be cleaned with a soft cotton or flannel. Synthetic materials can cause scratches. You can also purchase a silver cleaning cloth, which has anti-tarnish ingredients, and keep it in your jewelry box for quick cleaning. You can also use a baby toothbrush to get into intricate scrollwork or patterns.

For quick cleaning of silver, as the removal of dirt or make light, use a small amount of liquid detergent or soap about a half cup of warm water. Using your laundry, clean the jewelry solution, rinsing with clean warm water and dry thoroughly. If using the toothbrush, gently rub the solution and rinse.

To remove tarnish buildup of dirt or heavier, you must use special silver cleaner. Silver cleaners come in a paste and liquid form. Liquids are also known as silver dips.

To use a paste, the best method is to remove a small amount on the cloth or brush and gently work in the crevices of the scrollwork or pattern. Working on a straight-line motion, like all the cleaning products include some type of abrasive and a circular motion can cause severe scratches. Allow the paste to dry then use another clean cloth to wipe the excess away. You can also rinse the piece with warm water and dry thoroughly.

A liquid sauce or silver, immersion works of jewelry in the solution, rinse and dry the piece dry. The easiest way to use a bathroom is to pour a small amount into a coffee mug or cup and dip your silver in the liquid. The results are almost instantaneous.

If the piece includes gemstones of all types, cleaning requires more care. Both forms of cleansers can dull the polished finish of the gemstone. Silver Falls are almost out of the question of a piece that includes stones that are porous in nature, such as lapis and turquoise, as the stones are broken from the absorption of chemicals.

The best solution is a paste, being careful not to touch the stones. Work in small areas until the piece is tarnish free. Rinse with warm water and dry immediately.

As you clean your silver jewelry, remember that small amounts of tarnish will give the piece an antique look. The more you use your jewelry, less you have to clean it. With proper care and storage, silver jewelry will bring years of enjoyment.