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Why Jewelry Oxidizes

Oxidation is the discoloration or blackening that occurs on a piece of jewelry. Oxidation is a natural process. Our sterling silver is .925 pure then nosotros guarantee our jewelry is 92.5% silver with the remaining vii.5% being other metal alloys which assistance make the silver hard plenty to be made into jewelry. Information technology is the way the other metals, mostly copper, collaborate with the surround that cause a jewelry slice to oxidize. All sterling silvery volition oxidize over time and under the right conditions. The amount of oxidation that occurs on an individual piece of jewelry depends on many factors including how detailed the jewelry is combined with the habits and care of the person who wears the jewelry. Oxidation is non a manufacturer'south defect or fault.

Sterling silver tin oxidize, plow black or discolor due to:

  • An individual's body acrid. Your jewelry may be at a higher or before risk if yous enjoy drinking or eating foods that are high in acid like; coffee, wine, fruit juices, oranges, tomatoes, vinegar, pickles, etc. Read more than at the loftier acidic foods list.
  • Prescription drugs. Certain medications similar anti-depressants, sulfa drugs, some antibiotics or even multivitamins can collaborate with or change a person's body chemistry.
  • Cleaning products and chemicals. Direct contact with bleach, ammonia, acid, alcohol, chlorine, etc. will cause a chemical reaction to the metals of jewelry.
  • Menopause. Adult female in menopause can experience body chemistry and hormonal changes that make oxidation more possible while their trunk adjusting.
  • Extremely moist skin. Some people can have physiological or metabolic states that stimulate excess wet and perspiration (sweat) even without purposeful exercising. Especially moist skin tin can interact with the 7.5% metals with a green skin staining.

Nosotros similar to make the analogy that wearing sterling silver is like wearing white clothing... sterling argent needs special care and consideration to be kept in its near brilliant condition! Sterling silvery should be cleaned more than oft to forestall or remove oxidizing causing elements. Nosotros recommend minimum exposure to air when your sterling argent is not being worn, store your jewelry clean in dry, air-tight containers (like the Ziploc bags we provide). After each wearing, make clean your jewelry with our DPJ polishing cloth – one is provided with every buy of $thirty or more and cloths can besides exist purchased separately. Equally shortly equally you notice any blackening or discoloration, utilize a favorite production of ours: "Hagerty Silversmiths' Spray Polish". The longer you wait, the harder it will exist to restore your jewelry'southward original luster and shine.

* We are confident recommending our polishing cloths and the Hagerty spray. Both products were specifically developed for the purpose of polishing so they are gentle enough to requite a quality shine while protecting your jewelry from damage.