Care of Sterling Silver Beads and Jewelry

Sterling silver jewelry should be stored in a cool, dry place. Real silver can oxidize with time. Store sterling silver jewelry in a tarnish-proof cloth or in drawers lined with tarnish-resistant strips. You should also store your silver away from contact with air. Many people use zip lock plastic bags to ensure the right environment and to prevent tarnish. If a sterling silver bead or sterling silver clasp become tarnished, clean with a paste, liquid polish, or a treated polishing cloth intended for use on sterling silver. Or you may wash your sterling silver jewelry with warm water, rubbing in a little soap or toothpaste, rinsing, then patting dry with a fine soft cloth. Avoid using tissue paper or paper towels on a sterling silver bead as they can scratch silver.