The correct storage of silver jewelry

First of all, storing silver jewelry correctly plays a big role:

1. Keep dry: Store your jewelry in a dry place. Moisture can accelerate tarnishing.
2. Airtight containers: By using airtight containers, or zip-lock bags, you can minimize contact with the air.
3. Velvet pouch or jewelry box: A soft velvet pouch or padded jewelry box provides additional protection. If possible, store the pieces so that they do not touch each other, this will prevent your jewelry from being scratched.

7 simple tips: This is how you can clean silver jewelry

This is how you can easily clean your real silver jewelry and make it shine again:

• Silver cleaning cloth
  Cleaning tarnished silver made easy: With your PURELEI Fine Jewelry piece of jewelry made from recycled silver you will receive a silver cleaning cloth. This cloth is soaked with active ingredients that make the dark discolorations and tarnished areas on your jewelry disappear in no time and make it shine. You will notice that the cloth absorbs the dark areas and becomes dark itself. As soon as the silver cleaning cloth only consists of dark spots, you should get a new one.
  

• Water and dishwashing liquid
  The easiest way to remove light discoloration is to place the jewelry in a water bath with dishwashing liquid and then clean carefully with a soft toothbrush. Then rinse under clear water and dry with a soft cloth and polish.
  

• Salt and aluminum foil
  

  A simple method to properly clean discolored silver jewelry is to bathe silver with aluminum foil. For this you will need a bowl, aluminum foil, hot water and salt. It is important that the silver is in contact with the aluminum foil. Place the jewelry piece with the aluminum foil in the bowl, dissolve a tablespoon of salt in the hot water and pour the salt water over it until the jewelry is completely covered. After a few minutes, the chemical reaction causes the silver to shine again and the aluminum foil to turn black. After about 5 minutes you can remove the jewelry, rinse it thoroughly under clean water and dry it with a soft cloth. This method is not suitable for pieces of jewelry set with pearls or gemstones, as this could damage them.

• Baking soda paste
  Another effective method of cleaning silver jewelry is to use a baking soda paste. To do this, mix a little baking soda with water until a paste forms. You then apply this baking powder paste to your silver piece and let it take effect briefly. You can then use a soft toothbrush to gently work on the surface, especially in areas that are difficult to reach. This method helps remove deep-seated tarnish and make the silver shiny again. After treatment, make sure to rinse the jewelry thoroughly with warm water and pat dry with a soft cloth.
  

• Olive oil and lemon juice
  A natural cleaning solution from simple home remedies that brings back shine is a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice. Put a few drops of olive oil on a soft cloth and add a few drops of lemon juice. Gently rub the silver jewelry with the cloth. The olive oil provides moisture and protection to the silver while the lemon juice helps remove oxidation. After cleaning, you should polish the jewelry with a clean, dry cloth to remove any oil residue.
  

• Ultrasonic Cleaner
  An ultrasonic cleaner can also be considered for thorough cleaning. Ultrasonic cleaners use sound waves to dissolve even the smallest and hard-to-reach contaminants in the jewelry's recesses. However, jewelry decorated with stones or pearls should not be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner as the ultrasound could damage them.
  

• Professional cleaning at a jeweler
  For particularly careful care, we recommend having your silver jewelry professionally cleaned regularly by a jeweler. Jewelers have specialized cleaning methods and products to help your jewelry shine. They can also polish, remove scratches and possibly repair minor damage, significantly increasing the longevity of your jewelry. A jeweler's expertise is particularly valuable when it comes to caring for high-quality or intricately designed jewelry, especially when it comes to jewelry with gemstones and pearls.

How often should I clean my silver jewelry?

Ideally, you should clean your silver jewelry regularly to avoid tarnished silver. If you wear your jewelry often, it is enough to clean it once a month or every two months. However, if you haven't worn it for a long time, it makes sense to clean it before wearing it again.

Can I also clean silver jewelry with toothpaste?

Yes, you can clean silver jewelry with toothpaste, but be careful! Use only a small amount and a soft toothbrush to avoid scratches.

With the right storage and care, your silver jewelry will captivate you with its unique shine for many years to come.