Jun
30Because of its complicated designs and delicate structure, sterling silver earrings are the most difficult jewelries to maintain. Compared with rings that have simpler ornamentations, earrings have the peculiarities of semi-precious stones that make cleaning a daunting task. If your silver earrings get stained your next best option is to have professionals clean them which may not be cheap. Here are ways to clean your silver earrings and any other intricately designed jewelry.
Sterling silver becomes tarnished because of a chemical response that takes place when silver interacts with the substance sulfur, which can be found in our environment. The dark substance that forms in the surface of the silver is called silver sulfide. This dark pigmentation of the surface can be removed using polishing compounds. But in the process of all that rubbing and polishing, parts of the silver jewelry are actually being lost.
But fortunately, you can clean your sterling silver earrings without rubbing and without hurting the earring’s delicate construction. The solution is so basic and very easy to perform and execute and the best of all the materials are right there within your house. With the wonders of science and basic chemistry, in particular, the glitter and the elegant look of your jewelries will never be lost again. This cleaning solution costs only a fraction of the professional cleaning kit and the best of all is that you can usually find this in your kitchen.
You will need some aluminum foil that will wrap inside the bottom of your glass or hard plastic container. Put boiling water on the receptable, enough to cover the jewelry pieces and combine with a few tablespoons of washing soda or sodium carbonate. As soon as the washing soda is dissolved put the jewelleries inside the container and let them settle nicely on the aluminum foil. Ensure that the jewelries are not on top of one another, as in a heap, and they are laid out flat on the bottom, on the foil. You will notice that the solution will immediately get bubbly and a steamy vapor that emits a foul smell in the likeness of rotten eggs. Let the jewelries stay there for about one minute, then bring them out and rinse with cold water. You will see that the old beauty and luster of your sterling silver earrings has been restored.
Proper care and storage of your sterling silver earrings will assure you that they last a lifetime. Browse our site at http://www.overstocksilver.com/ for more tips on how to best maintain your silver jewelries forever sparkling and beautiful, along the way you may be in for a big surprise to find new jewelry pieces that you are dreaming about.
