How to clean and care for silver jewellery

Sterling silver (925) is a noble metal, but a living one: over time and in contact with air it tends to darken. The good news is that with a few simple habits your jewellery will keep its shine for many years.

Why silver tarnishes

Tarnish is a natural reaction of silver to sulphur in the air, in humidity and in some everyday products. It is not a defect and, in most cases, it is easy to remove.

Every day

Put your jewellery on after perfume, creams and hairspray.
Take it off to swim, shower, exercise or clean with chemicals.
Wearing your pieces often helps — gentle contact with skin and clothing keeps silver polished.

How to store it

Keep each piece separately in a closed pouch or box to avoid scratches and limit contact with air.
Avoid bathrooms and damp places.

How to clean it

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth, ideally a silver polishing cloth.
For gold-plated or enamelled pieces, use only a soft dry cloth: abrasive products can wear the finish.
For filigree pieces, because of their delicacy, avoid brushes and never force the wires.

If a piece needs deeper cleaning or repair, get in touch. See also our jewellery care page.