How to clean Silver Jewellery
Silver jewellery is made from sterling silver - 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper.
Silver is a very soft metal and 100% pure silver is not suitable for jewellery because it is too soft and would easily bend and go out of shape.
All our silver jewellery is made from quality sterling silver and is independantly tested and hallmarked. Please see our hallmarking information page for more information.
To keep your silver jewellery looking like new it will require regular cleaning. Silver tarnishes with use and exposure to the elements.
How to clean plain silver jewellery
To clean plain silver jewellery we recommend using a soft cloth and warm water with a mild detergent (washing up liquid).
Rinse jewellery in water after cleaning and dry with a soft cloth.
Polish with a silver polishing cloth after drying the jewellery to restore the shine and prevent the jewellery from tarnishing in the future.
We do not recommend the use of silver dips.
Cleaning gem set silver jewellery
Follow instructions above as for plain silver jewellery.
To restore the sparkle back to gem stones use a soft toothbrush and clean the back of stones where dirt can accumulate. This will allow the light to pass through the stones restoring the sparkle.
Gem stones such as Opal, Coral, Pearls or Turquoise should not be immersed in water. These gem stones are soft and porous and can be easily scratched. Simply use a soft damp cloth to clean the stones.
Mother of Pearl and shell should never be immersed in water because adhesive is used to fix the MOP/shell to the silver. Simply clean with the silver polishing cloth only.
Cleaning Rhodium plated sterling silver jewellery
Rhodium is a highly reflective precious metal (more valuable than gold and platinum) used to plate white gold jewellery and silver. It is very hard wearing metal and does not tarnish.
To clean Rhodium plated silver jewellery simply wipe with a soft damp cloth. Do not use a silver polishing cloth. Do not use a jewellery dip.
Cleaning Gun Metal Finish, Satin Finish or Oxidised Finish jewellery
Use an eraser to gently remove any tarnish. Do not use a silver polishing cloth. Do not use a jewellery dip.
General jewellery care tips
Avoid contact with chemicals, perfume, hairspray and deodorant when wearing your jewellery.
When not being worn store jewellery in the boxes provided. Remove jewellery when bathing, working and playing sports.
If you look after your jewellery it will last a lifetime and keep looking like new!
Our Best Selling Jewellery in the last month
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Quality silver pendant chain. Rounded curb chain (as opposed to diamond cut curb chain) suitable for use with pendants. This is a premium quality solid sterling silver curb chain fitted with a larger than usual clasp measuring 6mm. Finished with a patented anti tarnish finish 1.75mm wide and 1.10mm depth.
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Solid sterling silver unisex diamond cut rope chain. This stunning chain measures 3.8mm diameter and is available in lengths from 26 inches (66cm) to 30 inches (76cm)
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Highly polished solid sterling silver heart tag bracelet with t-bar fastening. One of our best sellers over the last 15 years. Available in a choice of three lengths
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Highly polished curb chain, 9.2mm width which is medium to heavy gauge. Classic shaped diamond cut curb links, stunning quality. Available in 20 inch, 24 inch and 28 inch lengths
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A beautiful highly polished silver chain, this stunning chain is great to wear on its own or for use with a pendant. The round braided link is very flexible and smooth, perfect for larger pendants. We offer this Spiga chain in two different widths, this one being the largest at 2.50mm diameter. 16 to 36 inch lengths available.
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Sterling silver sunflower earrings. 15mm diameter finely detailed sunflower earrings set with 6mm round honey Baltic amber. These pretty earrings are guaranteed to be noticed and admired! The golden pool of honey amber reflects around the petals and the amber tones flicker with every movement.
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Sterling silver sunflower pendant set with a large 10mm diamater piece of round Baltic honey amber. Nestled within the finely detailed petals the amber glows and reflects around the petals. The generous 21mm diameter pendant comes with a highly polished sterling silver box chain
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Attractive shiny sterling silver stud earrings. Butterfly fastening. Set with a beautiful honey Baltic amber centrepiece stone measuring 12mm x 10mm. These are highly polished to make the glowing amber stand out of the shiny silver frame.
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6.5mm wide solid 925 sterling silver curb bracelet. Medium width and weight curb bracelet suitable for men and women.
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Rectangular unisex solid sterling silver Franco chain. Perfect for pendants or to wear on its own. 2.35mm x 1.8mm
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