The Care and Keeping of Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sterling Silver Jewelry

Unlike gold, which requires minimal maintenance to maintain its original shine, silver needs a bit more care to prevent tarnishing (oxidation). Whether it’s your silver jewelry or tableware, a little attention can go a long way in keeping your silver looking beautiful!

Surprisingly, you can prevent tarnish by frequently wearing your silver jewelry. The natural oils from your skin help to”polish”the silver, keeping it shiny and bright.

While it’s safe to get your silver jewelry wet, it’s important to keep in mind that swimming pools contain chlorine and other harsh chemicals. To help reduce tarnishing, it’s best to take off your silver before swimming.

Gold Plated Jewelry

At the Danny Newfound Collection, we use an advanced, high-quality plating technique to craft our gold-plated jewelry. To maintain the shine and brilliance of your gold-plated pieces, a little extra care is required. Taking a few extra minutes to care for your jewelry will ensure it stays looking stunning all the time.

Take off your gold-plated jewelry before swimming, bathing, or exercising-fun fact: sweat can cause the same chemical reaction as perfume, chlorine, or nail polish. Keeping your jewelry away from harsh chemicals will help it maintain its shine for longer.

Also, make sure to apply your makeup, perfume, moisturizer, or other cosmetics before putting on your jewelry. Perfume or alcohol-based sprays can react with the metal and cause staining.

Roman Glass Jewelry

Because of its distinct characteristics, every piece in our Roman Glass collection is one-of-a-kind and may show different colors depending on the lighting.

Wearing Roman Glass means you’re carrying a piece of history! This ancient glass, discovered at archaeological sites across Israel, dates back to the 1st century B.C.E.

To maintain the beauty of your Roman Glass jewelry, avoid contact with moisture, perfumes, or chemicals. Be sure to remove it before bathing.

Avoid:

Household chemicals, sweat, rubber, chlorinated water, and any substances containing sulfur (like mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, onions, latex, and wool) can cause corrosion and tarnishing, so it’s best to remove silver jewelry when doing chores.

Lotions, cosmetics, hair spray, hair products, and perfumes can also speed up tarnishing, making them harmful to silver.

Please be aware of our policy regarding exchanges or returns for items in our Roman Glass Collection.

Storage

The ideal way to store your silver is in a zippered bag with an anti-tarnish strip. Be sure the piece is completely dry before putting it away.

Cleaning: 

While commercial silver polishes are effective, a simple paste made from baking soda and water can work just as effectively!

We take great pride in the exceptional craftsmanship of our entire collection and hope that you find joy in wearing these pieces as well!

Invest a bit of time in making your silver shine, and enjoy the compliments that your guests will surely give you.