How many times do we find ourselves wearing our beloved silver jewelry only to realize it no longer shines like it used to? There is a simple method to clean silver without using solvents, silver polishing cloths, or other substances, right in the comfort of your home. A little regular cleaning can prevent our jewelry from tarnishing over time.
Here is how to clean silver jewelry at home in a few steps. You only need:
- warm water
- mild soap
- a soft-bristled brush (a clean, soft-bristled toothbrush also works)
- a soft cloth or a heat source (hair dryer)
Follow the silver cleaning procedure
Immerse the silver jewelry in warm water and gently brush it with mild soap. It is very important that the brush bristles are soft, otherwise, you risk scratching the surface of the silver or the stones. Rinse the jewelry in lukewarm water and dry it with a soft cloth or with the warm air of a hair dryer.
Warning: do not use silver polishing cloths!!
If the jewelry has stones or diamonds, follow the same treatment, being more careful with the brush and avoiding soap if possible.
If your jewelry has pearls, use only a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water; no soap and no brush.
SILVER JEWELRY TO WEAR WITHOUT FEAR
Maria e Luisa Jewels do not require extraordinary maintenance, just the few simple steps described above, a little love, and care. The silver we use undergoes a burnishing process that darkens it before the surface is polished. For this very reason, wearing it daily will help the surfaces stay bright. Over time, they will become even shinier, giving the jewelry an antique flair that transcends trends and time.
The more you wear your Maria e Luisa Jewels piece, the less you will need to take care of it! It may seem paradoxical, but whether it is made of gold or silver, wearing it regularly slows down its natural oxidation. The natural wear of the jewelry will lend brightness to the surfaces and depth to the carving, a chiaroscuro sign of your shared history.
USEFUL TIPS TO PRESERVE SILVER
Here are some useful tips to preserve the beauty of silver for as long as possible:
- do not use silver polishing or anti-tarnish cloths
- do not wear jewelry when doing housework; avoid contact with detergents or corrosive products that could alter its appearance.
- do not wear Maria e Luisa jewelry when washing your hands.
- do not wear jewelry in swimming pools or spa areas (saunas and hammams). Water containing chlorine or sulfur could alter the natural burnishing.
- avoid wearing jewelry when using hairspray, perfumes, and makeup.
- avoid contact between pearls and perfumes, oils, or detergents that could damage the natural brilliance of the silver.
- be careful of impacts when wearing jewelry with colored gemstones.
- when wearing pearls and stones, be careful not to come into contact with creams, oils, detergents, or chemical substances. Natural stones can lose their brightness and luster.
