subject: How To Keep Your Silver Jewelries Shiny [print this page] Silver jewelries have the power to make one look dazzling and elegant once worn therefore they must be kept in good condition. Properly cared silver jewelries will stay shiny and good looking for many years. If you are wondering how to give care to silver jewelries, then read along.
There is no best way than preventing any damage. This means that you have to prevent anything that may damage your accessories. Simply learn to keep them away from things and situations that can cause changes on its color.
Some chemicals in cosmetic products like perfume, hairspray and body lotion can be dangerous to silver. Therefore, never allow your silver to get exposed to such products or you will get discolored silver jewelries.
Foods as well as beverages can stain silver apart from cosmetic products. If ever you have stained your jewelry with food or even drinks, clean it at once. In cleaning, use water and mild soap. Make it a habit to polish your jewelry after using and before you return it to its box through this you can be certain that it will stay shiny for a long time.
Constant cleaning is important for silver jewelries for them to stay lustrous. If they remain, shiny, you'll feel that you just have bought new jewelries. Also, if by any chance you have a ring or a pendant that has lost its shine, simply clean and polish it using baking soda, water and soft cloth.
Avoid using chemical cleaners in your silver accessories. They can clean but that can also cause your jewelries to lose color and you don't want to wear jewelry that looks old and dull. Also remember that these cleaners can cloud gems, therefore if you have jewelries with stones, never use these cleaners in cleaning them.
Part of your care for your jewelry is your storage. Bear in mind that these jewelries can also get damaged due to humidity hence, you should know where to store them. Plastic bags and cloth bags are ideal storages for your silver jewelries.
Following these simple cleaning techniques will ensure a longer life for your silver jewelry. They may also be great heirloom pieces that you can pass from generation to generation.
