Store your jewelry in an air-tight container. Tarnish is the result of a chemical reaction with oxygen + sulfur particles in the air. The easiest way to prevent tarnish? Keep your jewelry in a closed zip-lock bag.

Don't store it in cotton-filled cardboard boxes. It's easy to throw your pieces back into the boxes they came in when you're not wearing them, but the reality is that long-term storage in gift boxes will contribute to tarnish, as they contain traces of sulfur.

Keep it in a cool, dark place. Sunlight, heat, and moisture can accelerate (you guessed it) tarnish. Your bathroom = a horrible place to store your sterling silver jewelry!

Store each piece individually. Doing so will help to prevent dings and surface scratches.

Storage

Wear it often. Real-life magic: your skin's natural oils will help to prevent tarnish, keeping your jewelry bright and shiny!

Leave it at home when you're being physically active. Hitting the gym? Gardening? Doing some frenzied house cleaning? Silver is a relatively soft metal and is, therefore, prone to dings and scratches. Protect your rings and bracelets by leaving them at home when you're on the move.

Keep it away from water and chemicals. When you're getting ready for your day, don't put your jewelry on until after you've showered and are finished with your makeup, lotions, perfumes, hairspray, etc. Leave your jewelry behind if you're going for a dip in the pool or using harsh chemicals to clean your home. Repeated exposure to these things can tarnish your jewelry and discolor your stones. Turquoise is especially prone to discoloration when it comes in contact with liquids and sprays!

Wear

Cleaning methods

Wipe clean with a jewelry cloth. This is the quickest and easiest way to remove tarnish, and you'll get a free one with any Veridian Silver Co. purchase!

Rub with Dawn dish soap and water. Don't have a jewelry cloth handy? Try gently washing tarnished silver pieces with some dish soap and water, taking care to avoid stones when possible.

Contact me for a little TLC and a fresh polish. So, you've let your sterling silver jewelry sit out on your dresser for a few months and now it's coated in a heavy layer of black tarnish. Not to worry! Your piece is not ruined! If you're struggling to wipe away thick layers of tarnish with your polishing cloth, and the soap + water method isn't quite cutting it, just reach out to me and I'll use my heavy-duty rotary tool and polishing bits to give it a refresh and make it look brand new! Just cover the shipping costs or work with me to arrange drop-offs/pick-ups.