We all want our precious jewellery to keep on shining like new forever. But like with every item you use or clothing you wear, jewellery is not an exception, it can lose its shine and show signs of wear and tear. In order to prolong the shiny and new appearance of your Baby Charm, we put together a care guide for you. We can assure you that if you take a great care of your necklace it will look like new for a years to come. 

 

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BABY CHARM: 

1. Keep it dry - do not shower, swim or go to the sauna with it

2. Keep it away from skincare

3. Do not spray perfume on it 

4. Avoid leaving it in direct sunlight

5. Keep gold jewellery separate from silver jewellery

6. Wipe it once in a while to keep it shining like new 

 

WHY IS MY STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY TURNING BLACK? 

We sometimes get inquiries as to why is my silver jewelry turning black. Maybe you have wondered why over time your silver necklace dulls or starts to turn black? We can assure you it is not because your Sterling (925) Silver is “bad”.

Long-term wear and your chemical body compound gradually dulls or darkens the silver’s shine. Your silver will also tarnish sitting unloved on your dresser. Whether your silver tarnish is environmental or from your chemical make-up, rest assured we can share a few tips and at home tricks you can use to get your shine back.

Silver is a very reactive metal. It loses its original shine because it chemically reacts to your physical composition and environment. Sweat, wearing body lotion, showering with it or spraying perfume can all change your body chemistry causing your silver to turn black. A light polish with your jewelry polishing cloth usually takes it away.

What can you do to keep your silver jewelry from tarnishing?
General rule of thumb, keep your jewelry silver or gold away from chemicals (including chlorinated swimming pools, hot tubs, etc.) and cleaning products as best you can. If you notice your jewelry turning from just sitting on your dresser then keep it sealed in a plastic bag so the air cannot penetrate it. If you chemically treat your home’s water, do not wear your jewelry while showering. While it is safe to wear your jewelry exercising or to the beach, your sweat can cause the jewelry to tarnish as your body sweats out toxins. If you want to keep the silver shiny, it might be best to get your sweat on without the bling.


How to clean your silver jewelry?

• Light day to day tarnish: Your jewelry polishing cloth should shine the silver up nicely.
• Darker tarnish. Try a combination of one-third All-Purpose Cleaner and two-thirds water. Let soak for a few minutes. Every now and then give the bowl a little shake to create friction. Rinse jewelry in water when finished, dry and wipe with jewelry polishing cloth.
• Good old-fashioned Colgate toothpaste works well too! Rub the toothpaste on the silver. Let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse, dry and wipe with jewelry polishing cloth.