Caring
for your handcrafted silver jewelry requires just a little TLC. First
thing’s first: always read the directions on all unique silver jewelry
cleaning products before using them to clean your jewelry. Certain silver
cleaner’s should not be used on certain stones. For instance, your silver
cleaning polishing cloth may not be suitable for your handcrafted sterling
silver pearl jewelry pieces.
Sterling
silver jewelry is fairly robust, and common sense goes a long way in the
care and cleaning. For example, it’s almost always okay to use lukewarm
water to wash pearls and other precious stones. However, you should never
soak sterling silver pearl jewelry for any length of time, as some stones
may become soft and brittle.
Polishing Cloth or
Liquid Sterling Silver Cleaner
For some
sterling silver that is oxidized (bali beads and Indonesian chains) you
should only use a polishing cloth, as opposed to any kind of
liquids. After your unique silver jewelry is clean, you should store it in a
plastic bag with a silver anti-tarnish strip enclosed.
Sterling Silver Pearl
Jewelry
After
wearing your sterling silver pearl jewelry, gently wipe with a warm damp
towel (to remove body oils) and dry thoroughly before putting them away.
Periodic washing is also recommended to keep your pearls looking like new.
Step out
in style! The more you wear your unique sterling silver jewelry, the less it
will tarnish. Exposure to air and dust works like a mild blaster minimizing
tarnish and maximizing the sparkle of your handcrafted silver jewelry.
To
order your very own handcrafted sterling silver jewelry, or to learn more
about creating unique silver jewelry, contact Dazzling Dezigns today, your
One-of-a-kind custom jewelry connection.
