How to care for Sterling Silver Jewellery

Sterling Silver can quickly loose its shine or tarnish just from exposure to the air. This happens naturally over time and is called oxidation. You can easily and quickly bring back that shine to your sterling silver jewellery in just a few minutes by following these 3 steps:

1. Wipe the Sterling Silver jewellery with a soft damp cloth to remove body oils and surface dust.
2. Use a Silver Polishing Cloth to rub the jewellery. Rub the jewellery with the polishing cloth in various directions until the dark colour wears off completely and the silver shine re-appears.
3. Store your Sterling Silver jewellery in an air-tight jewellery box or container with a small silica crystal that absorbs any moisture from the air. This will prevent oxidation of the silver for optimal storage.

Sterling Silver Jewellery requires frequent attention to keep it in top shiny condition, but with a quick wipe and polish you can keep it looking like new.

By following these 3 simple steps you'll be able to keep your Sterling Silver jewellery in top condition for years to come.

Note that some Sterling Silver jewellery may be dark grey or black in colour and still called sterling silver. This dark silver is referred to as Oxidised Sterling Silver Jewellery and is a unique, deliberate treatment to create a dark and trendy look. Dark colored sterling silver is popular in men's dark sterling silver cufflinks (see these from Cudworth), silver ball neck chains and this chunky kerb link silver bracelet featuring polished outer with oxidized inner.