It is possible to make a necklace out of sterling silver.It is a staple in most people's jewelry collections for its brilliance, its luster, and itsVersatility that allows it to easily mix and match with multiple looks.It is thrown out due to the fact that silver jewelry tarnishes easily.Cleaning and caring for your silver jewelry will make it look better.
Step 1: The silver is going to be cleaned in the bowl.
While the water is boiling, line the bottom of the bowl with a layer of aluminum foil.If your sterling is old or includes jewels, don't use this method.Add the salt and baking soda to the bowl.
Step 2: The salt and baking soda mix should have half a cup of white vinegar in it.
Try to pour the vinegar slowly so that it won't explode.When the dry ingredients have dissolved, mix everything together.
Step 3: The water should be boiling.
The water should be combined with the mixture.Drop your jewelry pieces into the bowl.To expose both sides of the jewelry to the foil, flip the pieces over periodically with tongs.
Step 4: The pieces need to be removed from the bowl.
Rub the silver with a cloth.If the tarnish is gone from the silver, hold it up to the light.It is all cleaned if it is.If not, go back to the foil bowl.
Step 5: Put a small amount of toothpaste on your finger.
It is recommended to use toothpaste that is used for tartar control.It is possible to remove tarnish with the extra hydrated silica in those brands.
Step 6: The silver piece has toothpaste on it.
A cotton cloth or paper towel can be used to massage toothpaste onto silver jewelry.The tarnish should come off in a flash.
Step 7: Remove the toothpaste from the silver.
Warm water can be used to get rid of toothpaste.If you see tarnish on the silver, give it a rinse and squeeze more toothpaste onto it.pat the piece dry if it is cleaned to your liking.
Step 8: Store your silver when you are not wearing it.
The tarnish on silver jewelry is caused by exposure to air.You can keep air out of the bag by storing silver in it.Place a piece of jewelry in a plastic bag and then close it.Take the bag out and let the air out.The rest of the bag should be sealed completely.It is possible to keep silver clean with specialized bags from jewelry stores.
Step 9: Before bathing, swimming, or getting into a hot tub, take off your jewelry.
Silver jewelry is affected by elements that lead to tarnish.Since it acts as a demise for the shine and luster of silver jewelry pieces, chlorine, humidity, and/or moisture should be avoided at all costs.
Step 10: Don't use scented products on your hair and skin.
Jewelry can be tarnished by oils and ingredients.If you wear your jewelry, keep your products light or not wear them at all.