Sterling silver is unlikely to tarnish. However, all metals have the potential to develop the darker patina over time, especially in storage. To prevent this from happening, we recommend wearing your sterling silver jewelry often! The natural oils in your skin will form a protective layer on the metal’s surface. When it comes to storing jewelry for a long time, an airtight plastic bag can work wonders to prevent tarnishing. Using a polishing cloth frequently will also maintain the inherent shine in your sterling silver.

If you notice tarnish and a polishing cloth isn’t doing the trick, you can use a liquid polishing agent for sterling silver. Please be cautious: silver polish may damage precious gemstones or pearls. There are liquid polishing agents out there that are safe for gems and pearls, but all in all, following our preventative advice will generally keep your sterling silver jewelry happy and tarnish-free for many years to come!