Sterling Silver Jewelry Just 4
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Clean and Care of Your Silver Jewelry
What is Sterling Silver
Silver is a
precious metal and much like gold it is too fine to be made in a 100%
form. To make it durable for jewerly, pure silver (999 fineness) is
often alloyed with small quantities of copper (7.5%), thus comes sterling
silver (92.5% or .925). Copper is added to strengthen the silver and make
it durable to be use as a decorative or in fashionable sterling silver
jewerly.
How to Care for your Sterling Silver
Jewelry
We take pride in our work and set
high standards in the craftsmanship of our hand crafted sterling silver
jewelry. As with every product its life span will depend on the care you
give it. These are some helpful hints on how to look after your silver
Jewelry Just 4 Men.
1. To maintain the original condition of your silver
jewelry, polish your pieces regularly using a non-abrasive cleaning
cloth.
2. Soap and water will also help keep your silver
looking good. Remember do not dry silver off with paper towels or
tissues, always use a soft cloth.
3. When you are not wearing your sterling silver jewerly, store
them in a cool, dry place. Zip-lock bag and individual cloth pouches are
ideal for this and will help prevent both tarnishing or scratching by
other pieces.
4. Never immerse your silver jewelry in chlorine,
salt water, mineral springs, and suntan lotion. Remember, some household
cleaners contain chlorine bleach, these will cause discoloration and also
loosen the gemstones.
5. Avoid abrasive cleaners, detergents and commercial
jewelry cleaners "dips" especially if the pieces have an oxidized finish.
Using harsh polishing cleaners will alter the antique look of your
sterling silver jewerly.
6. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner, ammonia or any
chemical solution to clean opaque gemstones, such as turquoise, malachite,
onyx, lapis lazuli and opals. They are a porous stone and may absorb
chemicals, which build up inside the stone and cause discoloration. Simply
wipe them gently with a moist cloth until clean.
7. If your silver jewelry contains gemstones or
pearls, do not immerse in water, as this can loosen some settings. Never
use dips or abrasives cleaners on
gemstones.
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