What is Sterling Silver: Sterling Silver has been in existance for thousands of years. It has been used by many countries for its monetary value and many other uses including jewelry. Sterling Silver reflects 95% of the light that hits it and is the most shiny of all metals. It is made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% Copper.
What is Gold Filled : Gold filled jewelry is the highest quality you can purchase besides solid Gold. Unlike Gold Plate, Gold Filled will never tarnish or wear off. The Gold layer on Gold filled is approximately 100 times thicker than gold plate. It is 14k Gold wrapped around jewelers wire and will last forever.
Taking care of your jewelry:
For Gold Filled jewelry:
I use sudsy ammonia or other all purpose cleaners such
as Mr. Clean. Wash, rinse and dry.
Sterling Silver can be cleaned in several ways.
1. Soap and water for everyday cleaning. Don't be afraid to wear your silver in the shower.
It's good for it!
2. Silver cleaner readily available in stores like Walmart and K-Mart. Follow the directions
on the container.
3. Line a pan with aluminum foil add a few tsps. each of baking soda and salt.
Boil enough water to cover the jewelry. Pour water into the pan and add jewelry
making sure the pieces do not touch each other. Let soak until the tarnish is gone.
Time will depend on the amount of tarnish. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
4. Use of a silver cleaning cloth. If you have many Silver pieces a cloth is a good investment.
It's a quick way to give it a real sparkle. Great to use after any of the cleaning methods above.
