925 silver care – Tips and recommendations –

If you want to know what care you should take with 925 silver, congratulations! Taking care of your piece will make it last much longer and maintain its beauty.

First of all, 925 silver is also known as sterling silver and contains 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals (mainly copper) in its metallic alloy.

Therefore, it is good to remember that, because it is a metal, it naturally oxidizes.

At the same time, in contact with some harmful external agents, it can suffer damage such as permanent stains, scratches and wear. And nobody wants that to happen, right?

See the 925 silver care needed to keep your jewelry looking beautiful for much longer!

Why does silver darken?

Basically, in contact with air, gases and chemical elements, silver reacts and forms a thin layer of silver sulfide, which is dark in color.

In general, it is enough to clean it frequently to eliminate this aspect. However, it is good to keep other general precautions in mind with 925 silver.

Silver care you should have

We have listed some steps that are essential to ensure that your jewelry is always shiny and perfect. Check out:

Avoid contact with chemicals

When caring for 925 silver, the use of chemical products such as bleach, chlorine, detergents and any other cleaning product is prohibited!
Likewise, cosmetic products such as perfume, creams and sunscreens should also be avoided.
These elements can react with the metal, causing it to oxidize and in some cases, even corrode.

Protect from moisture

Among the factors in silver’s natural oxidation and darkening is humidity. Silver is definitely not a fan of contact with water and can become darkened due to this factor.
Avoid leaving it submerged in liquid, do not boil it and as a tip, store it in a compartment with a piece of chalk (which sucks up the moisture) or wrapped in aluminum foil. This will prevent oxidation from slowing down.

Do not enter the sea with the item

In addition to avoiding prolonged contact with water, another precaution with 925 silver is to avoid salinity, which is another process that contributes to oxidation.
Therefore, remove the object if it enters the sea and even avoid exercising with the jewelry – as sweat works in the same way in relation to metal.

Clean after use

Cleaning is essential, but it is often overlooked. After wearing your silver jewelry, clean it with a dry flannel, gently removing the dirt and restoring its shine, or use only products designed to clean the material.

Store correctly

Finally, always store or remove your accessory before sleeping or taking a shower. This is because, as we said, sweat can damage your appearance and shine due to uric acid.

When storing, remember to separate the pieces individually (wrapped in silk fabric or bags) to avoid friction and unnecessary risks.

Finally, close the compartment tightly to avoid contact with air and this way, your jewelry will always be preserved!

Invest in rhodium plating

Rhodium plating is a chemical process that forms a film of this precise metal on your 925 silver piece.
It makes it much shinier, forms a protective film and, following the care listed, makes its new appearance last for years!

How to clean zirconia

Often, silver jewelry comes with stone applications – as is the case with zirconia.

If you don’t know how to clean zirconia, it’s very simple: use water and neutral soap (preferably coconut, liquid) and rub gently with a soft bristle brush.

It is important to remember that intense heat can change the color of the gem, just as thermal shocks can cause ruptures. Therefore, avoid excessive temperatures if this is the case with your jewelry.

These processes, combined with the care of the silver, will ensure that the zirconia always has its characteristic shine intact.

Personalized 925 silver pendant

Now that you know how to care for 925 silver, how about giving yourself a beautiful personalized pendant or even giving someone a special gift?

Still, recording all the beauty of the universe on a special date?

We at take pride in creating the most beautiful and meaningful silver jewelry, showing how the planets were aligned on a given day.

With this, the map of the solar system becomes unique to that person, since the stars rotate at completely different times!

It is a beautiful souvenir, which can be used as a birthday present, wedding gift, as a tribute to a mother or friend and whenever else you wish.

After all, it is unisex and has the perfect design to be both modern and different. There are 3 models available, which suit all styles.

In fact, all of our planet pendants are rhodium-plated to make them even brighter and more durable.

Create your personalized planet pendant and marry the beauty of 925 silver with the magnetism of the universe!