Sterling silver and any metals do tarnish over time and regular cleaning along with a safe storage will prolong life and preserve freshness of your beloved jewellery piece. Make sure to apply perfume to your skin first and let it dry before accessorising with jewellery. Due to the strong chemicals in some soaps and detergents, you should also remove any jewellery before washing or cleaning. Jewellery that is stored properly can be shielded from airborne chemicals that cause tarnishing. We advise:
– To maintain an airtight environment, store jewels in zipped plastic bags that are labelled food safe. Avoid using normal plastic or garbage bag because they contain sulfuric chemicals that hasten the tarnishing of metals.
– Keep your jewellery away from the bathroom because the humidity and sulfites in air fresheners will cause more oxidation.