How to prevent silver choker n pendant from tarnishing?

Question

Hi, I bought a $200+ silver cross pendant with choker from Goldheart some time back? Thought quality better than cheaper ones from Perlini's or Bits & Pieces. However, started to turn yellow on the underside with black specks appearing within short time. Brought it back to the store about 4 X (once to their factory for polishing). However, it would tarnish quite badly again after few days. Since then, Ihave stop wearing it & though i love silver, dare nt buy any again. I have many other thin Perlini's silver chains which tarnished after a few wear. Have to admit that I perspire quite a bit. Cleaning the chain after each wear doesn't seem to help. I thought i should go for other metal other than gold or pure platinum instead but fear similar problems. How abt white gold? What does 'plated' means? I also bought a $20+ pendant from Moshi Moshi. Salesgirl claimed stainless steel but same problem occur? I know that polishing too often damage silver too? any advices? tk

Silver or stainless steel ware on my wrist doesn't have that problem though? I was told plated ware not good cos diff metals react differently to polishing chemical? Thin silver chain turns black on my neck within few wear. The cross pendant also turn blacker even on the front though i left it in cushioned box n not worn since then. Noted that some cheap matte-look silver seem not to tarnish as easily as the shiny ones though i have to admit the latter have better workmanship n attractiveness than the former. The former usually have uneven edge n quite of dull, dark appearance. Don't know why though.

I imply 'rusting' when i said 'turning yellow'? Sorry, should be more precise. The black specks appeared when the rusting condition worsened. The ones on the cross pendant worsened though I stopped wearing it. I have a Perlini's silver bangle n Mio stainless steel bracelet. No prob with them though. Can I apply the nail polish on the chain too though it is curvy n made up of small links throughout? Will the nail polish peel after some time? So no polishing should be done when nail polish applied rite? tks for all the immediate answers!!!

Answer 1

To clean the tarnish, use toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. To prevent it, you can coat it in clear nail polish. Store them in a soft fabric bag and that will help too.

Answer 2

Sometimes silver will react with certain body chemistries in different ways...there are some antitarnish treatments you can try.

Gold and platinum will not tarnish, but some will also react with different body chemistries.

Plated is typically sterling silver with 18k plating...the silver item is simply dipped in the liquid metal, and the cheaper items have less of the gold.

In order to clean silver you are removing a layer of oxidized silver, but it does no real harm. Stainless steel is o.k., but you are much more likley to to have an allergic reaction, swelling and oozing. You can also try surgical steel...again, if there is any nickel you may react.

The best thing to do is to check for the stamps, regardless of the metal. The "turning yellow" doesn't sound right to me, because tarnish is usually black...are you sure it's sterling silver? It sounds like it just reacted to your body chemistry

Answer 3

Try the nail polish suggestion. Some peoples skin ph just reacts strongly to silver. I have a friend who just leaves his silver black, because it turns that way within a week of his putting it on.

Answer 4

I cover all of my silver with clear nail polish. It keeps the oxygen out and therefore doesn't allow the silver to tarnish.

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Answer 6

I use toothpaste. That sounds really weird but it works really well. Just apply a little bit of toothpaste to the necklace and rub it with a cloth. Its cheap and you can use it about once a week.

Answer 7

white vinegar