How to Clean 925 Sterling Silver

How to Store Your Sterling Silver Jewelry Properly

Properly store your new sterling silver necklace, bracelet, ring, or pair of earrings to help prevent tarnishing. The following storage tips will help preserve your jewelry:

  • Always store sterling silver jewelry in a cool, dry place away from any moisture.  Not in the bathroom
  • Store sterling silver jewelry in a jewelry bag or a jewelry box.
  • Store sterling silver jewelry away from other pieces
  • Store sterling silver jewelry anti-tarnish strips. 

Dish Soap and Water

It is recommended that you wash your silver by hand with gentle dish soap.  Make sure you use ammonia- and phosphate-free dish soap and thoroughly rinse well in clear warm water and hand-dry immediately and thoroughly to reduce the risk of excess moisture that can cause tarnishingFor silver that is tarnished, clean with a good quality silver polish and avoid "dip" polishes.