Many MMs say that 925 sterling silver jewelry turns black, which means it is not sterling silver, which is not. 925 sterling silver will also turn black because of the chemical reaction between silver and sulfur in the air to produce black silver sulfide. Therefore, silver jewelry should not be in contact with chemicals, should not be worn before makeup, avoid violent collisions and tacit observations, should not be worn when sweating during exercise, should not be worn when sleeping, and should not be worn when taking a bath. How to prevent 925 sterling silver jewelry from turning black, you can use the following methods:
Four ways to avoid blackening of 925 sterling silver jewelry
1. When 925 sterling silver jewelry is not in use, it is recommended to seal it with a sealed plastic bag to reduce contact with air and to slow down or avoid blackening.
2. Wipe it with cotton dipped in white vinegar, and the black silver sulfide will dissolve in the ester acid, and the silver jewelry will appear shiny again; or soak it in baking soda water and then clean it with a soft brush; wipe with alcohol or sodium carbonate, the effect is also good, so as to avoid The problem of 925 sterling silver jewelry becoming black and unsightly.
3. Rinse with ammonia water, or wipe 925 sterling silver jewelry with toothpaste on the flannel. The black surface can also be removed and its original luster can be restored. Be careful not to scratch the surface.
4. Using a silver polishing cloth, wipe in one direction until the sterling silver jewelry is polished.
Therefore, the blackening of 925 sterling silver jewelry is not due to fake silver. Mastering the above methods can avoid blackening.
Tools/Materials
• Sealed plastic bag, white vinegar, baking soda, alcohol, sodium carbonate, ammonia, silver cloth
Steps/Methods
1. When 925 sterling silver jewelry is not in use, it is recommended to seal it with a sealed plastic bag to reduce contact with air, so as to slow down or avoid blackening
2. Wipe with cotton dipped in white vinegar, the black silver sulfide will dissolve in the ester acid, and the silver jewelry will appear shiny again; or soak it in baking soda water and then clean it with a soft brush; wipe it with alcohol or sodium carbonate, the effect is equally good. Therefore, the problem of 925 sterling silver jewelry becoming black and unattractive is avoided.
3. Rinse with ammonia water, or wipe 925 sterling silver jewelry with toothpaste squeezed on a flannel. The black surface can also be removed and its original luster can be restored. Be careful not to scratch the surface.
4. Using a silver polishing cloth, wipe in one direction until the sterling silver jewelry is polished.
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Precautions
• Silver jewelry should not be in contact with chemicals, should not be worn before makeup, avoid violent collisions and tacit observation, should not be worn when sweating during exercise, should not be worn when sleeping, and should not be worn when taking a bath.
