Keep Your Silver Shining – 7 Ways of Keeping Your Silver Jewellery Looking Spectacular

All that glitters might not be gold, because when you get your hands on some really good quality silver, it will glitter just as well. As a matter of fact, when you pick sterling silver or 92.5 silver, you will see that it shines a lot more than gold!

Silver might not be as expensive as gold, but it has a soul that emanates an ethereal glow. Silver jewellery can tell tales that are casual and classy – whether you pair it with a cotton kurti and jeans or match it with a silk saree, it will work and how! 

But like all things valuable, silver needs a little TLC too – as long as you know how to look after silver jewellery, it will last you a long time! 

7 Easy Tips And Tricks On How To Look After Silver Jewellery 

At Unniyarcha, we craft our silver jewellery to last you a really long time, but you need to make sure that you give it a little love and care. While there will be those who will tell you that tarnish, dullness and scratches are all common with silver jewellery, we can tell you that a few habits, tips and tricks can ensure that all these can be easily prevented. 

1. Wear your silver regularly - Here’s something most people probably don’t know - silver actually looks better when it’s worn regularly. The natural oils of your skin act like a light polish and offer a layer of protection, which could help slow the tarnish down. So, rather than keeping your silver jewellery locked away for those special and festive occasions, wear them as often as you want, because that is exactly what Unniyarcha jewellery is created for! 

2. Keep it clean – Just like you wash your face every morning and night; like you oil and shampoo your hair every few days, you need to clean your silver jewellery too. Once you are done for the day, just the way you would remove your makeup and untangle your hair, you need to take care of your silver. All you need to do is wipe the pieces clean with a soft cloth and ensure that all the oils, sweat and dirt have been removed. And then, you can store your pieces with care.  

3. Say no to H2O – When it comes to silver, sterling or gold-plated, you need to say no to H2O! if you are going anywhere near water – whether for a dip in the pool, a quick shower or even washing a cup, you need to remember to remove all your silver jewellery first. Water can dull the silver and could cause damage to the detailing. Now, in case your silver jewellery does get wet, wipe it clean with a soft cloth immediately. 

4. Keep the chemicals away – Just like water, harsh chemicals are also not good friends of silver jewellery; this includes hair sprays, body lotions and even your perfumes. Silver is a metal and it can react with certain chemicals, which could lead to blackening and loss of shine. Here is a simple rule for you to follow – let your silver jewellery be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off! 

5. Silver likes to be alone – No, we don’t mean that you need to keep your silver jewellery locked up. We just mean that one of the rules of how to take care of 925 sterling silver is knowing what materials it likes and doesn’t like. Silver doesn’t react well to newspaper, rubber and certain types of imitation jewellery. Storing silver in newspaper or wearing with imitation jewellery could cause damage to your silver. It is best that you stick to either an anti-tarnish fabric box or pouch or keep your silver jewellery pieces wrapped in a soft cotton cloth. 

6. Store smart – Yes, silver will tarnish when it is exposed to humidity and air, but if you store it smartly, nothing will happen to your jewellery. Keep your pieces in fabric-lined boxes or airtight Ziploc pouches. Store each piece separately so that there is no chance of them rubbing against each other and causing scratches. Here is an easy way of how to take care of 925 silver – keep a small silica gel packet with the silver, as this will absorb any moisture trapped in the box or pouch. 

7. Leave complex cleaning to the experts – In case there is any real damage to the silver, such as dullness or breakage, it is best that you leave the repair to the experts. When you purchase pieces from Unniyarcha, we offer it with the guarantee that we will take care of it for you. Whether your jewellery has become dull, lost its shine or broken, you can send it back to us, and our team of experts will repair it before sending it back. 

Now that you know how to take care of sterling silver necklace, bangles, bracelets, rings and more, its time to get shopping at Unniyarcha!