Jewellery care

Silver will naturally tarnish over time, developing darker patches as the metal reacts with the atmosphere. The easiest and safest way to restore shine is with a silver polish cloth, for example Goddard's blue cloth, available from hardware stores or online. Care must be taken in areas where the silver has been intentionally blackened (oxidised) as part of the design, as the finish may become rubbed away. Silver dip and ultrasonic cleaners may be used, but are not suitable for soft or porous gemstones like pearls, opals, turquoise and amber.

Silver is also a relatively soft metal and, when worn a lot, will likely develop small scratches. This should be seen as the natural aging of the piece, and will be most notable with rings and bracelets, as they are more likely to bash into surfaces. It is not recommended to wear silver jewellery whilst doing manual work, like gardening or cleaning. Contact with chemicals, cleaning products, hand sanitiser, etc should be avoided where possible. Avoid wearing silver jewellery whilst swimming, as salt or chlorine may affect the finish.

When not being worn, store silver jewellery in its box, to avoid it being scratched by other items. Additionally, storing in an airtight bag or box will help prevent tarnish developing.