As with most metals, in time, silver will oxidize. Properly maintained, silver actually improves with age.
- Simply clean with a mild soap and water solution
- Pat dry with a soft cloth. If dirt is more stubborn, a silver cleaner is appropriate. But don’t rub silver with anything other than a polishing cloth or fine piece of felt.
- Even tissue paper and paper towels can cause scratches.
- Like other jewellery, avoid wearing silver in chlorinated water as this will discolour it.
- Store your silver jewellery in a cool, dry, dark place. A tarnish preventative bag is a good idea, or wrapped individually in plastic pouches, a soft piece of felt or cloth.
- As air and light cause silver to tarnish, the less of them the better when stored.
Source : TOI
