Jewelry

[151949]

Despite that I store all my silver jewelry in a special bag thingy I got at QVC many years ago some is beginning to look old. Not actually tarnished but just looks like it could be refreshed. I wonder how others clean their silver jewelry - silver polish or just jewelry cleaner?

[gidgetgh]

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@151949 wrote:

Despite that I store all my silver jewelry in a special bag thingy I got at QVC many years ago some is beginning to look old. Not actually tarnished but just looks like it could be refreshed. I wonder how others clean their silver jewelry - silver polish or just jewelry cleaner?

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@151949- I either use the Precious Jewelry Cleaner, sold here at QVC or I used one of the silver polishing cloths. Two ply things where the inner cloth is treated and you use that to remove the tarnish and then use the outer cloth to polish. Haverty's I believe. Just about anywhere would carry those. 

I really like the Precious Jewelry Cleaner though.  

[I am still oxox]

I clean all my silver including flatware this way:

Materials:
• Aluminum foil
• Glass dish or aluminum baking dish
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Rag for polishing
• Tongs to remove silverware from boiling water

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil. When combined with the other ingredients the water will activate the baking soda and start the process of transferring the tarnish to the foil.

2. Add the dry ingredients into the pan and slowly pour in the vinegar. You will cause a slight reaction, so pour carefully! It is possible to clean your silver without adding vinegar, but the vinegar will dramatically speed up the process.

3. Pour in the boiling water and then place the silver into your pan, making sure each piece is touching the foil. Try not to let any of the pieces overlap. This should only take about 30 seconds but if you have heavily tarnished pieces you may need to let them soak a few minutes longer.

[Mataji]

The finest silver polish I have ever used is Wright's Silver Cream. Easy to use on anything silver. Once you try it you will never go back to any other method, instant shine.

[151949]

I have some maquirres so I used that - good but not fabulous result. I think I'll geta silver polishing cloth to try. TY for the suggestions.

[CatsyCline]

@I am still oxox   i use this method and i will add the vinegar next time.    the only caveat is jewelry with oxidization that is part of the design will lose the dark silver effect. that happened with two cuffs ...it came back though. i think you can place boiled egg in a bag with the jewelry to restore oxidized pieces.

[esmeraldagooch]

Hot water or vinegar method is not good to use if you are dipping oxidized silver or ones containing gemstones.

I use sunshine cloths or Haggerty's silver clean and a QTip so I can control where it goes if the items has links like a chain.

[Kachina624]

Do not use the hot water method on any jewelry you wish to keep for any length of time.  You'll ruin it.  This method of cleaning is meant for flatware.  I wouldn't think of cleaning my jewelry using this method. 

I have a lot of sterling jewelry and almost never have to polish any of it because I keep it in tightly closed anti-tarnish boxes.  Once in awhile I forget and leave something out.  Then like @esmeraldagooch I use a Sunshine Cloth. 

[I am still oxox]

I have cleaned my sterling this way for years and yesrs and never had an issue with it 

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@Kachina624 wrote:

Do not use the hot water method on any jewelry you wish to keep for any length of time.  You'll ruin it.  This method of cleaning is meant for flatware.  I wouldn't think of cleaning my jewelry using this method. 

I have a lot of sterling jewelry and almost never have to polish any of it because I keep it in tightly closed anti-tarnish boxes.  Once in awhile I forget and leave something out.  Then like @esmeraldagooch I use a Sunshine Cloth. 

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[depglass]

Boiled egg YOLK is what you need to reoxidize your silver pieces.  Just smash slightly and put into a good airtight plastic bag, like Ziploc freezer bag, with your piece.  Check every couple days.  The longer you leave it the darker it will become.  Then you can polish up the high points if you wish.