Our jewelry made of 935 sterling silver impresses with its radiant surface and durability. In order to preserve the beauty and integrity of your jewelry, it is important to use the right care and cleaning. In this article, you will learn how to treat your jewelry optimally, what you should pay attention to when wearing it and what solutions there are for scratches or tarnishing. We will also inform you about caring for gold-plated jewelry.
Care and Wear of 935 Sterling Silver
Prevention
To prevent oxidation and scratches on your sterling silver, you should take a few precautions:
Avoid contact with chemicals: Keep your jewelry away from perfumes, hairsprays, cleaning products and chlorine. These substances can attack the surface and cause discoloration.
Consider your living environment: Do not store your silver jewelry in damp rooms such as bathrooms. A dry and cool environment is ideal.
Regular wear: You may be surprised to learn that wearing silver pieces more frequently can actually help prevent discoloration. Contact with natural skin oils can help maintain shine.
Cleaning and care for tarnishing
When caring for 935 sterling silver, it is important to clean it thoroughly on a regular basis to prevent oxidation and tarnishing.
Gentle cleaning: Use a soft, non-abrasive cloth to gently wipe your jewelry. There are special silver polishing cloths that help restore the shine.
Soapy water: A mild soap solution can be used for heavier dirt. Soak the jewelry briefly in lukewarm soapy water and then clean it carefully with a soft cloth.
In case of discoloration: If your jewelry has already tarnished, you can use a special silver cleaning solution or prepare your own cleaning bath using household remedies. Heat a liter of water and dissolve a few tablespoons of salt in it . Now you can put the silver jewelry and some aluminum foil in it. After about two minutes, you will see how the discoloration is reduced. It is important that the aluminum foil and jewelry touch each other. You can also bring your piece of jewelry to our studio . We offer professional cleaning for a small fee that will make your silver shine again.
Remove scratches
Scratches can often be removed with special polishes for silver. For deeper scratches or irreparable damage, we also recommend bringing the jewelry to us; we have the necessary tools and expertise to treat these in a professional manner.
Care of gold-plated jewelry
Gold-plated jewelry has a special charm and also requires specific care to preserve the gold plating for as long as possible.
Handling and care
Handle with care: Gold-plated jewelry should be handled with care. Avoid wearing it while exercising or working with hands to minimize scratches and wear.
Storage: Store gold-plated jewelry in a soft cloth or jewelry box to avoid contact with other hard objects.
Avoid moisture: Keep gold-plated jewelry away from water. Remove jewelry before swimming, showering, or entering a sauna.
Cleaning: Clean gold-plated jewelry carefully with a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt. Avoid aggressive cleaning products that could damage the gold plating.
Replating
Even with the best care, the gold plating can wear off over time. In such cases, we offer replating in our studio . For a small fee, we can restore your piece of jewelry to its original appearance.
Conclusion
Proper care and regular cleaning are crucial to maintaining the beauty and longevity of 935 sterling silver and gold-plated jewelry. Through careful handling and professional services that we offer in our studio , you can ensure that your jewelry always appears in the best light. Contact us for questions or to schedule a cleaning or replating order. Your jewelry deserves the best care!
