easy! quickly! Two ways to restore silver discoloration

The good points of silver jewelry are "light" and "warm colors." Silver-based precious metals are platinum, white gold and silver, but of these three, silver is the only color with a slight yellowish tint, giving it a somewhat warmth. Also, since it is lighter than gold or platinum, it does not feel uncomfortable with the weight when worn.

While there are advantages to this, the disadvantage of silver is that it discolors over time.

I took out silver jewelry that I hadn't used in a while and it turned out to be completely black! Have you ever had that experience?

To prevent such a disappointing experience, many silver jewelry is plated, which means that its original warm color is no longer visible.

Also, for items that come into contact with clothes (cloth), such as brooches and cufflinks, if they remain on the silver scalp without plating, they will get dirty every time they rub against the clothes, so it is common to plating to prevent stains.

In this way, some silver jewelry can be used as scalp depending on the item and purpose, while others have been plated.

The silver on the scalp is inevitable that it will turn black. However, there are some tips to store it so that it doesn't discolor as much as possible. We hope that you will be able to work well with silver jewelry through proper storage and care.

So today, I'd like to introduce you to a way to use something you have at home to clean up your discolored silver jewelry.

Two ways to restore discolored silver jewelry to its original color

As mentioned in the title, the methods introduced here are available at home and are easy for anyone to do. Therefore, this method can beReplace discolored and blacked silver jewelry with the color before discolorationThat's all. The metal will not be damaged.If you want to return it to a shiny state like a mirror you just bought, or to remove scratches that have been hit by a bump, you will need to carry out professional maintenance at a specialist store.is.

Two easy cleaning methods

There are two main ways to easily clean your silver jewelry with items you have at home.

1. One is wet, using boiling water and salt.

2. The other is dry, using toothpaste and cloth.

Which method is best used is determined by whether your jewelry has gems, glass, or beads.

Check which method to use, depending on whether there are stones!

 

If it is made from silver, which does not contain gems, glass, or beads, we recommend the wet type 1, which allows you to easily remove dark spots from every corner.

On the other hand, we do not generally recommend wet-type silver jewelry with gems, glass, or beads. Many gems are constantly at the temperature of boiling water, but it is difficult to tell which gems are OK.
Many glass and beads themselves are exhausted by the heat of boiling water, but rather than that, the adhesive that holds the glass and beads away will peel off if it is soaked in hot water, and the glass and beads will be removed, so please avoid using boiling water.

So it's easy

Jewelry made from silver is wet

Silver jewelry with stones, glass and beads is dry

Please remember.

Here we will show you how to do it, wet and dry.

How to restore the discolored silver to its original color, dry and wet.

1. Wet/Use salt and aluminum

[What you need to prepare]
5 tablespoons of salt and spoons, disposable chopsticks, simple aluminum pot, boiling water

If you don't have a simple aluminum pot, attach aluminum foil to the inside of a regular pot and use it as a substitute. If you are reluctant to remove dirt from your jewelry in a pot where you cook food, you can buy it at a 100 yen shop, or use a simple aluminum pot for frozen hot pot udon sold at convenience stores, so make it hot pot udon for lunch (may be hot in the middle of summer) and wash it neatly after you've finished eating it.

【manner】
I made an easy-to-understand video. Please take a look.

To explain the order

1. Pour boiling water into a simple aluminum pot
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2. Add salt. Mix and dissolve completely
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3. Put silver jewelry in (with chopsticks to avoid burns)
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4. Wait 10 seconds and remove
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5. Wash clean with water to remove salt

That's all. It's easy isn't it? ?

If there are any areas that have not yet been removed, try soaking them in salted boiling water for longer. It's a good idea to put it on the stove at that time. This is because if the temperature of the boiling water drops, it will not be effective.

2. Dry/Use toothpaste and cloth

Drying is easier than wet.
Simply apply toothpaste to a soft cloth (old-wearing T-shirts are OK) and brush it.
The dark spots will be removed quickly. In this case, don't forget to wash away the toothpaste ingredients with lukewarm water at the end!
Also, even in the case of dry type, some of the ingredients contained in toothpaste can damage the gemstone, so be careful not to get toothpaste directly on the gemstone.

To repeat, either method can be used to cleanse the dark spots of silver jewelry. The scratches on the metal itself cannot be erased. If you want to return it to the shiny state you just bought it, it's best to leave it to a professional. Take it to a jewelry store that has been operating in your local area for a long time and consult with us. I think they will be very considerate of costs and methods.

(Written by: 2017.2.13 Updated: 2022.1.10 Unauthorized copying is prohibited)

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