[Tips on jewelry] Oxidation and maintenance of 925 sterling silver

What is 925 Sterling Silver?

925 sterling silver is 925/1000 silver plus 75/1000 alloy, which is an internationally recognized sterling silver standard.

925 sterling silver has remarkable anti-oxidation and anti-corrosion properties, suitable for long-term wear and storage.

Will 925 sterling silver oxidize?

It will, because this is a characteristic of 925 sterling silver .

The chemical reaction between sulfur dioxide in the air and silver will form silver sulfide, which will change the color of 925 sterling silver jewelry.

Silver sulfide will not fade, and the oxide layer can be removed by cleaning.

Because the pH of each person's sweat is different, the degree of oxidation produced is also different.

Why do some 925 sterling silver oxidize when worn?

Generally, it can be divided into electroplated platinum on the surface or 925 plain silver without electroplating.

1. Surface electroplating treatment : When silver jewelry is electroplated with platinum, the luster and color of the jewelry will be different from that of pure silver. The color is brighter, the luster is smoother, and it is not easy to oxidize.

2. Plain silver without electroplating : Plain silver jewelry without electroplating is the true color of silver, and it will produce different natural aging effects as it is worn. In addition to making the silver jewelry more delicate and three-dimensional, the luster is also warmer.

How to maintain 925 silver jewelry?

1. You can add baking soda powder to clean water and then clean and wipe.

2. Use silver wiping cloth, silver wiping milk and other products to wipe.

3. Use a soft cloth dipped in toothpaste or tooth powder to scrub the jewelry, then wash it with clean water and dry it.

4. Soak in silver washing water, then rinse with clean water, wipe clean, and keep dry.

What are the maintenance taboos for silver jewelry?

1. Silver jewelry maintenance products such as silver wiping cloth contain silver maintenance ingredients, please do not wash them with water.

2. If 80% of the luster of the jewelry can be restored by using a silver wiping cloth, there is no need to use silver wiping milk and silver washing water. These products are corrosive to a certain extent, and excessive use will cause silver to yellow easily.