Sterling silver jewelry continues to gain
popularity as today's fashion conscious public finds it a great
alternative to gold jewelry. Sterling silver is composed of 92.5
percent silver and 7.5 percent copper, making
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it a better option to use
for silver jewelry compared to fine silver. Fine silver is pure silver,
which is rarely used for silver jewelry because it is too soft.
Sterling
silver can be used to make all kinds of jewelry, including bracelets,
rings, necklaces, or pendants. But one of the most popular uses of
sterling silver is in the silver chain. Silver chains can be made in
different styles such as the figaro, rope, box, snake, herringbone,
curb, and cable. This can also be custom-designed and made in shapes
like the diamond ED Hardy shoes cut, double rope, figure eight, rolled anchor, and
alternating short- and long-link. This silver chain makes a perfect
backdrop for lockets and charm accessories .
How to clean your Sterling silver jewelry
Sterling
silver jewelry may be fashionable, but it can turn gold or even black
when it comes in contact with the chemicals present in hot tubs or
pools. Products like nail polish remover and bleach can also cause
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displeasing effect on sterling silver jewelry. Luckily, this piece of
jewelry can be cleaned easily by following simple steps.
First is
to decide on the proper cleaning product to use. Products such as
ammonia, alcohol, bleach, and acetone can damage sterling silver beyond
repair so the cleanser should be free from these chemicals. A mild
cleanser should be used and this should still be diluted in water.
After
deciding on the cleanser, the next step is to choose a cleaning brush.
Hard bristle brushes made of horsehair and abrasive-bristled brushes
are not advisable. The best brush to use is a baby toothbrush, a
soft-bristle brush, or a mushroom brush.
Once the jewelry is
brushed with the cleanser, this should be dried afterwards
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proper cloth. The cloth should be 100 percent cotton in order to
protect the sterling silver jewelry from scratches and other damages.
These
are some of the steps in the proper cleaning of sterling silver
jewelry. By following these simple steps, you can be assured that your
jewelry will last for a long time.