Tips To Clean Silver Jewellery - A Complete How-To Guide

Silver jewellery is not only attractive but also reasonably priced. In fact a number of men and women prefer silver as an alternative to gold.

For those who purchase silver jewellery may not often think about taking care of it. On the other hand, if you clean silver jewellery it can stay vibrant and beautiful for years and years.

There are a number of different methods that you can use to clean jewellery. Of course, when you decide to purchase silver jewellery the sales person might ask you if you would be interested in buying a solution that is specially made to clean it. Generally this consists of a plastic bottle which holds a liquid that has been designed to clean silver jewellery. This type of solution works well to clean silver jewellery that doesn’t contain gemstones.

One needs to be particularly careful with the gemstones as they can get damaged if placed in one of the chemical solution that is meant to clean silver jewellery. It’s sheen can be worn away and after you’ve cleaned them they will have lost some of their luster too.

One can simply use a soft cloth as another method to clean silver jewellery. For this, one must ensure to rub the silver piece cautiously with the cloth to clear off any dust or residue. This not only helps to polish the jewellery but also to restore its shimmer.

Another option to clean silver jewellery that incorporates both methods are specially designed cloths that have a cleaning solution. One of the benefits of using one of these cloths to clean your silver jewellery is that you can control what the solution touches. Thus if the piece does contain gemstones you can ensure that the solution only comes in contact with the silver. For those who would like to clean jewellery pieces in this manner you can check out our online store about the availability and pricing of the cloths.

You do not need to clean jewellery after each wearing. Items such as silver earrings, you may want to disinfect before each use. As for other items, such as necklaces or bracelets only need to be cleaned in case you notice them becoming dirty or tarnishing.

There is no need to waste money on fancy cleaning solutions. You can save money by cleaning your pieces at home using things you'll find in any kitchen or bathroom.

Use a soft bristle toothbrush with mild soap and warm water to restore the shine and brilliance. Avoid immersing your sterling silver jewellery into cleaning dips solutions, they should be cleaned by hand. Use a soft cloth to buff your silver jewellery for a nice, clean shine.