The best medicine for preventing Silver from tarnishing, believe it or not...
Is to wear it!
It's true. Just normal wear and tear and friction of daily life will sometimes be enough to keep your Rings outer surface Bright and White! Fancy that! And if it starts to tarnish, what ever you do... Don't use Toothpaste to clean it with! The chemicals in Toothpaste are too harsh for Silver and it'll do more damage than good.
I'd recommend using a good Silver Polish or a soft Polishing Cloth made for Silver, or the best thing to do, is to take it in to a Jewelry Store twice a year and have them buff and clean your Jewelry.
Silver makes great Jewelry, and it makes it cheaper than any other White Metal out there. Silver's popularity with handcrafted goods have been passed down from generation to generation. Great American Indian Tribes have dabbled in Silver for centuries. Tribes like the Navajo, Domingo, Zuni, Hopi and Pueblo Indians have been incorporating Silver with wonderful Gemstones like: Turquoise (also known as the "Sky Stone"), Tigers Eye, Onyx, Lapis, Malachite, Amber and Coral into their Folk Lore, Culture and into our admiration, hearts and souls for countless years. Silver is just inspiring!
Just go to any Art Show or Exhibit today and you're sure to see their great influences. Trays and trays of wonderful Silver Pieces line Jewelry Cases, Jewelry Stores and fingers galore! And the best part of it all... Prices start at just a couple bucks! Gotta love that!
And if you're looking for a great gift to buy, I'll let you in on a fabulous secret... The Pandora Bracelet is the best selling Ladies Bracelet today! It's hot! (Read: Pandora Silver Bracelets!)
And just remember, wear your Silver often, keep it dry and clean, and polish it a couple times a year. That way, your Sterling Silver Jewelry will last you a lifetime, and for only a couple of bucks, that's a great investment you can't deny!
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