Keeping Your Jewellery Looking Its Best

Silver jewellery is designed to be worn and loved, but it does need a little care to stay looking its best. Silver naturally tarnishes over time, especially when exposed to air, moisture, and everyday products. With a few simple habits, you can keep your pieces shining for years to come.

How to Store Silver Jewellery

Good storage is one of the most important steps in caring for silver.

• Store each piece separately to avoid scratches and tangles

• Use a fabric-lined jewellery box, soft pouch, or wrap pieces in a clean, soft cloth

• Keep silver away from humid spaces like bathrooms

• Make sure jewellery is clean and completely dry before storing

Storing silver properly when it’s not being worn will significantly slow down tarnishing.

Preventing Tarnish

Tarnish is a natural reaction between silver and the air, but it can be minimised.

• Remove silver jewellery before showering, swimming, exercising, or cleaning

• Avoid contact with perfume, lotions, hairspray, and harsh chemicals

• When not wearing a piece regularly, store it rather than leaving it out

Wearing silver often can actually help keep it bright, as gentle friction reduces tarnish build-up.

Cleaning Silver Jewellery

Regular, gentle cleaning will keep your silver looking fresh.

• Clean with warm water and a mild soap, then dry thoroughly with a soft, lint-free cloth

• For light tarnish, gently rub with a silver polishing cloth

• For heavier tarnish, a baking soda and water paste can be used carefully, then rinsed and dried

Avoid tissues or paper towels, as they can scratch the surface. Always be gentle, silver is softer than it looks.

Everyday Habits That Help

Small routines make a big difference.

• Remove jewellery before sleeping or vigorous activity

• Follow the “last on, first off” rule when getting ready

• Use jewellery dishes around your home as reminders to take pieces off safely

• Store jewellery in a pouch when travelling or going to the gym

Check for Wear

When cleaning, take a moment to check clasps, settings, and chains. For earrings, a gentle squeeze of the butterfly back helps ensure it’s secure and doing its job of keeping your earrings safely in place. Catching wear early can help prevent accidental loss and keep your jewellery wearable for longer.

Caring for Your Jewellery

Silver jewellery is made to be lived in, not hidden away. A little regular care will keep it looking beautiful and ensure it lasts for many years to come.