Here are a few tips to help maintain your Sterling Silver jewellery collection.
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It's always a good idea to remove your Sterling Silver jewellery before entering a spa or swimming pool as the chlorine and salt water can affect the metal finish.
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To reduce the chances of tarnishing it's best to remove your piece/s prior to exercising. Excessive perspiration and body oils have the capacity to tarnish your Sterling Silver jewellery
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Put your jewellery on after your body has had time to absorb any make-up, perfumes and moisturisers.
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Take off your Sterling Silver jewellery prior to house cleaning. Household cleaning products contain harsh chemicals and will tarnish your jewellery.
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When storing your Sterling Silver jewellery make sure you keep it in an area where it is not exposed to light and air, this ensures less tarnishing will occur.
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It's best to clean your Sterling Silver pieces with a special jewellery cleaning cloth. These cloths remove most if not all tarnish and dullness which means that your Sterling Silver jewellery remains as shiny as new.
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Do not use abrasive products such as paper towels or tissues to clean your Sterling Silver jewellery they will scratch the surface of your jewellery piece. Use a silver cleaning cloth as this will not scratch your jewellery.
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Always make sure that prior to storing that your jewellery is dry. Any trapped moisture can start the tarnishing process.
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Store your jewellery pieces separately so that they don’t rub together or tangle up.
