How to Care for Your Jewelry
Sterling silver is a very gorgeous and shiny material, but with time, your pieces can oxidize and lose their shine. Here, we'll outline how to clean your sterling silver pieces and give tips on how to keep your pieces shiny and looking good as new.
How to Clean Sterling Silver Jewelry
Method 1: Soap/Water
Step 1: Use mild soap and lukewarm water and soak your piece in the solution for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Gently scrub your piece with a soft-bristled toothbrush or with your fingers. Make sure to really focus on the areas with the most build-up.
Step 3: Gently pat your piece dry with a soft cloth.
Step 4: Rinse and repeat if needed.
Method 2: Baking soda/Water
Step 1: Use mild soap and lukewarm water and soak your piece in the solution for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Gently scrub your piece with a soft-bristled toothbrush or with your fingers. Make sure to really focus on the areas with the most build-up.
Step 3: Gently pat your piece dry with a soft cloth.
Step 4: Rinse and repeat if needed.
Daily Preventative Care
1. Don't apply harsh chemicals directly on the pieces (e.g. hand sanitizer, lotion, perfume, sunscreen). If you are applying these on your body, put your jewelry on after everything is applied.
2. Remove jewelry when washing your body, swimming, exercising, or cleaning.
3. When you are not wearing your sterling silver jewelry, it's very important to store it in a sealed zip lock bag or jewelry case. If it is left out, it will oxidize with air and tarnish.
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4. The Linus & Crafts jewelry pouch doubles as a safe haven for your jewelry’s storage and a polishing cloth to keep it looking bright and shiny.