Silver Jewellery Care and Tips Introduction Sterling Silver jewellery is 92.5% silver, pure silver is never used as it is to soft a metal and would quickly wear away. The remaining 7.5% is usually made of copper used to provide hardness and allow silver jewellery to be worn for everyday purposes. However this metal over time tarnishes due to the oxidation affect of moisture, air and sunlight. The appearance will make your silver jewellery seem dull and not sparkle when you first purchased the item. Fear not help is at hand, if you follow these silver jewellery care tips below your silver jewellery will last forever bringing eternal happiness whenever you wear you silver jewellery. Silver Jewellery Storage It is important to store your silver jewellery in a silver bag or in one of the presentation boxes provided free of course. Storing your sterling silver in the open air for extended periods of time can cause it to tarnish quickly. Keeping a habit of regularly storing your jewellery after use will prevent the tarnished affect from occurring at regular intervals. Cleaning your Silver Jewellery Silver Cloth Only use a recommended silver cloth to clean your silver jewellery. Other material are too abrasive and will damage your silver jewellery over time. We sell silver polishing cloths click here, and at £4.50 a go this is a worthwhile investment as you can use this cloth again and again. We also recommend you use a silver cloth gently before you are storing your silver jewellery. This to remove any acids or grease which may of been on the silver through everyday use. Silver Cloth Detergent Cleaning We recommend a dilute detergent mix to clean your silver jewellery. Eg a few drops of detergent in a cup if water is enough. Also use a very soft old toothbrush. Remember to gently clean the silver jewellery, and use gentle stroking movements. Other Tips 1. Do not wear your silver jewellery when in a shower or going swimming, the chlorine in the water is abrasive to the silver. 2. Avoid spraying perfume, hairspray or any other substances on your silver jewellery. 3. Take your silver jewellery off before going to bed. Finally investing a few minutes of care to your silver jewellery will make is last forever. .