Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearl Jewelry CareProper jewelry care is very important to keeping The Truth About Tarnish Tarnish is when silver gradually darkens as it combines with sulfur and forms silver sulfide on the surface. To return your silver to its former beauty, the sulfide on the surface must be removed. Sulfur comes from the air and is usually denser in industrial areas or the city where there is a lot of traffic. 
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% another metal, usually copper. Silver itself, does not react with oxygen or water at ordinary temperatures but it is the other metal which may react and cause sterling silver to *oxidize.* Sterling Silver Jewelry in an airtight zip lock bag or in a jewelry box lined with anti tarnish cloth.*** Wipe with only 100% cotton cloths. Store away from sunlight and avoid humidity. Anti tarnish cloths are tarnish preventing fabrics that keep silver clean, bright and shining. Keep this brown cloth with your sterling silver and you will rarely need to polish again! Avoid leaving silver in humid areas such as the bathroom. Swimming and bathing could cause permanent damage to your jewelry as well as contact with chemicals, cosmetics, and hairspray. CARING FOR PEARL JEWELRY Pearl jewelry requires special care but will reward you with luscious beauty if cared for properly. Never clean your Pearls with a commercial cleaning solution unless it is specifically for pearls. A quick wipe with a damp cloth is usually all that is needed.
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