Hey Beautiful!

Your jewelry serves as a wonderful way to convey your emotions.

Routine Maintenance of Sterling Silver is Essential for Preserving the Beauty of Your Jewelry, so here are a few tips to help you care for your cherished HighSpark pieces.

*Tip: Sterling silver care is easy, quick, and convenient. You just need to follow the right tricks and techniques shared below.

Daily Care

Clean your jewellery before storing: 

Sweat tends to play spoilsport because it brings in moisture and could cause tarnishing. That's why it's essential to wipe off any sweat from your jewelry before putting it away. Also, make sure to apply perfumes, colognes, skincare products, and hairspray before you wear your jewelry to keep it looking its best.

*Tip: Wipe clean & place your jewellery in a plastic airtight box to avoid tarnishing.

Maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance will prolong the life of your jewellery.

If you prefer to clean your silver jewellery at home, you can use a silver cleaning dip, which can be done in the following manner:

1) Line a glass container with tin/aluminium foil (shiny side upwards)

2) Put your silver pieces in the container on the tin/aluminium foil.

3) Add one or two tablespoons each of salt and baking soda on top of your jewellery.

4) Pour in hot water and let it sit. Gently rub and scrub the pieces with your fingers when the water is cold enough to not burn you. Leave in this solution for another 3 mins.

5) After the tarnish disappears, rinse your jewellery with water and dry it using a soft cloth.

The above process can be repeated again if you are still not satisfied with the results.

*Tip: Silver polish is a great option for getting rid of tarnish, or you can stop by your nearby jeweler to restore your items to their original shine & spark.

Best Practises

Dry Silver is Happy Silver

Interesting Fact: Pure water by itself doesn't damage sterling silver, but most of the water we're exposed to in our daily lives is not purified. Chemicals and contaminants in the water can result in tarnished and dull-looking silver, so it's best to know what's what when it comes to water. 

Shower - It's not a great idea to shower with your jewelry on, but once in a while isn't going to do any lasting damage. Just make sure to dry it after.

Swimming Pool - Take your silver off. Chlorine is a pretty harsh chemical, so if you accidentally forget to remove your silver jewellery before hopping in, make sure to rinse and clean it afterward. 

Hot Tub - Same idea as the swimming pool, but there's even more chlorine in the hot tub and the heat can accelerate the chemical reaction. 

Hot Springs - The sulfur in natural hot springs will wreak havoc on your silver. Unless you're going for that "dark oxidised" look, avoid at all costs. 

*Tip: - Chemicals in lotions and perfumes can also cause your jewellery to tarnish. Apply them first, let them dry, and then put your jewellery on. This alone can make a HUGE difference in your silver's luster.