DIY Tips to Keep Your Silver Shining!

Silver, tough a beautiful and precious metal does

not enjoy universal popularity as Gold even today.

But, the younger generation is fonder of silver. They

like to wear silver jewellery Australia rather than

gold. It is a softer metal and should be taken care of

otherwise it can look tarnished. If properly

maintained, silver actually betters with age. Here

are few tips to take care of your Australian

jewellery.

Always store your jewellery in a clean and

dry, fabric lined jewellery box.

Do not put your jewellery pieces together in

one area of the box. It can rub against each other and get scratched.

Do not leave your silver jewellery pieces lying on wood. It contains an acid that can tarnish the

surface of silver. Same is with paper and cardboard as they are made from wood.

If the silver becomes dull or tainted, wash it with mild soap and water. Pat it dry with a soft

cloth.

If your jewellery is stained and cannot be cleaned at

home, you should take it to a jeweler and get it cleaned by

jewellery cleansing machine.

You could also use special silver cleanser available in the

market to remove heavier dust or tarnish.

Avoid wearing silver jewellery in chlorinated water as it

causes discoloration.

For smaller pieces like ring, earrings, nose rings etc. soak

them in soap water and clean the insides with a soft

toothbrush.

These are some of the tried and tested method that clean silver

and give it a long lasting shine.