Helpful Information
Jewellery Care
By UK Celtic Jewellery ·
Sterling silver jewellery is a beautiful and lasting investment. With proper care, your Celtic jewellery will maintain its lustre and beauty for many years to come.
Cleaning Your Silver Jewellery
- ✦ Use a soft, lint-free cloth to gently polish your silver jewellery after each wear.
- ✦ For a deeper clean, use a specialist silver cleaning cloth or mild silver polish.
- ✦ You can also clean silver with warm water and a drop of mild dish soap using a soft toothbrush — rinse and dry thoroughly.
- ✦ Avoid using toothpaste as an abrasive — it can scratch the surface.
- ✦ Ultrasonic cleaners should not be used on gem-set pieces.
Storing Your Jewellery
- ✦ Store your silver jewellery in an airtight bag or a jewellery box to slow tarnishing.
- ✦ Keep pieces separate to prevent scratching.
- ✦ Anti-tarnish strips placed in your jewellery box will help maintain the shine.
- ✦ Avoid storing silver in bathrooms — humidity accelerates tarnishing.
Everyday Wear Tips
- ✦ Remove jewellery before swimming in chlorinated pools or the sea.
- ✦ Remove rings before washing your hands, doing housework or gardening.
- ✦ Apply perfume, hairspray and cosmetics before putting on your jewellery.
- ✦ Remove jewellery before exercising — perspiration can accelerate tarnishing.
About Tarnishing
- ✦ Sterling silver naturally tarnishes over time — this is a normal process and does not indicate poor quality.
- ✦ Tarnish can be easily removed with a silver polishing cloth.
- ✦ Oxidised silver (with a deliberate dark patina) should be polished more gently to preserve the finish.