Currently, silver is the most popular material for making jewelry because of its reasonable price and good effects to human health. But for some people, the more they wear silver jewelry, the more shiny and beautiful jewelry become; the others are vice versa. So why this phenomenon happens?
The answers are our sweat and impact environment. The reason why silver becomes black is its reaction with hydrogen sulfide containing substances, such as: sweat, air or hot springs… So people who have salty sweat, works in chemical environment or contact with detergents, the more they wear silver, the darker the silver becomes. Besides, the jewelry which is not worn but contact with hydrogen sulfide environment also becomes black. In this case, you should store it in vacuum bags or zipper bags in order to ensure its shine and beauty.
When becomes black, silver can be easily cleaned and polished at home by following simple ways:
Take the sufficient amount of toothpaste and apply evenly to the surface of the jewelry; then use a soft brush to brush gently until the silver becomes bright, then rinse with clean water.
Make the mixture of lemon, salt and water, put silver jewelry into the mixture so that it is covered. Put them on the stove and stir until the silver becomes bright as new one.
3. Using rice water
This is the simplest and most economical way to make silver jewelry shine again and keep the brightness longer. Put the silver jewelry into rice water and boil them, after rising your silver jewelry becomes bright
4. Using designated rising chemical for silver jewelry
Currently, there are many kinds of silver jewelry rising chemical at the price around 20000 to 30000 VND/ bottle with instruction. Don’t forget to wear hand-gloves when using them.
Notice: We has one-year silver jewelry polishing service for our clients. So please contact our shop if you need.
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