Makoosh’s Guide on How to Care for Your Designer Silver Jewellery

Silver jewellery is to many, a most prized possession. Unfortunately, like many of the finer things in life, it has a habit of succumbing to the ravages of time and constant use. But there’s no need to worry, for we at Makoosh will tell you everything you need to know to maintain and care for your silver jewellery, ensuring that it shines like new for many years to come.

Storing Designer Silver Jewellery

It’s important to know how to store your silver jewellery pieces, for without proper care, your designer silver jewellery is likely to tarnish. Tarnishing first appears as a golden hue on your silver jewellery that quickly becomes black. This natural process is caused by moisture in the air and even sunshine, but it can be easily prevented by following a few simple tips on how to properly store your designer silver jewellery.

The easiest and most effective way to store your jewellery pieces is in cloth pouches which will slow down any possible tarnishing and prevent your designer silver jewellery from rubbing against harder jewellery that can scratch it.

Even a simple plastic sandwich bag will work- The type with the seal lock is the best. The main point to consider is that you want to keep both air and light away from your silver jewellery as much as possible when it is not being worn. So remember, store your silver in a cool, dry place.

Cleaning Your Designer Silver Jewellery

Sometimes, even despite your best efforts, tarnishing may affect your silver jewellery. But this too can be easily remedied.

The most effective way to remove tarnish is by using a clean silver cloth, which you can pick up at most designer jewellery stores. To remove the tarnish, gently rub the cloth against the silver, without pulling or pressing down too hard; especially on chains, as this may lead to breakage.

You can also make your own silver jewellery cleaning solution by mixing two tablespoons of baking soda with two tablespoons of salt in an aluminium pan (ensure that it is an aluminium pan, for this a vital part of the reaction). Once you’ve added hot water and stirred the whole mixture up, you can drop in your tarnished silver jewellery and let it soak as needed. When you’re happy with the cleaning effects, remove the jewellery from the pan, rinse off the solution, and very carefully rub dry.

An old soft cotton t-shirt or a flannel works particularly well for cleaning designer silver jewellery, but most other materials should be avoided, especially tissue, as these can scratch your treasured pieces of silver jewellery.

Hopefully, this brief guide has shown you that while it is important to take good care of your designer silver jewellery, it need not be difficult or time consuming.