Three ways to keep your sterling silver ring from black

I often hear people say that the sterling silver ring has been left on the dressing table for too long, and it becomes black and dirty. I don't know what to do. Is it rusted? , I will introduce today, you can also maintain and deal with it at home, simple sterling silver ring oxidation recovery technique


 

Let us first briefly know "Why does 925 sterling silver oxidize?"


Sterling silver will react with sulfur dioxide in the air to form black silver sulfide, which will turn black due to surface oxidation, making your sterling silver rings look black. This is a normal phenomenon for sterling silver jewelry. When sterling silver rings are oxidized, You can use the following 3 methods to bring back luster to your ring


Jewelry cleaning method1, silver cloth

The silver wiping cloth is a maintenance cloth with cleaning liquid on the cloth surface. It has a polishing effect when wiping the blackened and oxidized places.


 How to clean silver jewelry with silver cloth

The ring is slightly discolored and oxidized. It is recommended to wipe it with a silver cloth first. If it still cannot be removed after gently pushing, it can continue to increase the strength.


 *Precautions:


If the sterling silver rings are inlaid with diamonds or natural stones, etc., they should be carefully wiped, otherwise the diamonds will fall off after a long time of cleaning, which will make people sad.


Jewelry cleaning method 2, Silver washing water

Silver washing water is a tool that can quickly deoxidize, because it is corrosive, it is not recommended to use it too often

When the silver cloth still cannot remove the oxidation of the ring, you can use silver washing water for cleaning


How to clean silver jewelry with silver washing water

Step 1. Pour an appropriate amount of silver washing water into a non-metallic container such as ceramic or plastic

Step 2. Hold the silver jewelry with tweezers and put it in, soak it for about 6 to 10 seconds and take it out (depending on the degree of oxidation)

Step 3: Rinse thoroughly with clean water, and then wipe dry with cotton cloth or paper towel.


*Precautions:

Brushed black distressed (vulcanized) rings, plated sterling silver and alloy rings, not silver wash

Because the silver washing water is corrosive to a certain extent, it will cause the black and old color to be corroded



Jewelry cleaning method 3, toothpaste

When there is no silver cloth and silver washing water at hand, what should I do? In fact, the common toothpaste at home can easily solve the oxidation of the ring!


Toothpaste cleaning silver jewelry usage

Step 1. Select toothpaste without abrasive particles and squeeze it around the silver jewelry

Step 2, rub it back and forth with your hands; the silver pattern or details can be brushed with a dry toothbrush

Step 3. Finally, rinse with water and dry, and then dry with cotton cloth or paper towel.


However, this method will make the surface pattern of sterling silver rings lighter, so it is not recommended to use it too often!


If there is a silver cloth, try to wipe it with a silver cloth first, it will not hurt the beloved sterling silver ring. Above is a small step that can make the oxidation disappear.


The next time you encounter a black ring, don't panic, use the above method to make your unhappy ring accompany you for a long time.


Remember the following points when wearing silver jewelry


How to prevent oxidation of sterling silver jewelry

1. Instant cleaning

When the ring is stained with dirt, rinse with water as soon as possible and dry the water

2. Keep away from corrosion

Items with chemical composition are the culprits that cause discoloration, and should be avoided as much as possible

3. Proper storage

When not worn, the ring should be returned to the air-tight box or zipper bag


After reading, try these three tricks to get your beloved sterling silver ring back to its beautiful luster.


With 20 years of experience in wholesale sterling silver rings. Ds.topn is a wholesale custom jewelry supplier and earrings manufacturer in China.

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