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How to clean your silver jewelry?
Like any other metal,solid silver tends to tarnish and darken over the years. Cleaning removes this tarnishing and preserve its former shine. During this process, you can also remove dirt embedded in crevices. Do you have tarnished silver jewelry to clean? For a chemical reaction effective, it is recommended to place a aluminum foil at the bottom of a bowl. Then add the boiled water and baking soda. Let your jewelry soak in this bowl. Finally, gently rub your jewelry using a microfiber cloth or a soft toothbrush. This is a gentle way to clean the surface of all your silver jewelry.
However, for a deeper clean, we recommend using more effective methods. Indeed, rub and polish is not enough to remove scratches of your silver jewelry. You should consider having them polished. Indeed, polishing is the only way to permanently remove deep scratches. Artémi Vasilakis offers this service in her workshop located in Ixelles. Come by to drop off your jewelry or request a quote via the contact form.
What other product can be used to restore the shine of silver jewelry?
There are some rumors about using bleach see some cola to strip the silver. In reality, we recommend using products that will not damage its composition. Thus, the best product to clean your silver jewelry remains baking soda mixed withboiling waterVinegar or lemon are also highly recommended!
Similarly, avoid using the rough side of a sponge to prevent damaging the coating of your jewelry.
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Use rhodium plating to optimally clean your silver jewelry
Do you know rhodium plating? This cleaning technique consists of dipping a precious metal or alloy into a rhodium solution. Rhodium plating a piece of jewelry means adding a thin layer thin layerr of rhodium.
Rhodium being a precious metal derived from the platinum, it will restore a natural shine to your silver jewelry. Moreover, therhodium-plated silver will keep a new look for much longer. Depending on the thickness of the layer, your jewelry will be protected for 1 to 3 years. Want to have your silver jewelry rhodium plated? This is the expertise of jeweler Artémi Vasilakis, an artisan jeweler for over 20 years!
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Cleaning your silver jewelry: the expertise of Artémi
Used for thousands of years, silver is still one of the most popular alloys in jewelry. Appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its stainless properties, it is nonetheless subject to the damage of time. So, to have your silver jewelry cleaned in Brussels, do not hesitate to call on a qualified artisan. Jeweler Artémi Vasilakis allows you to restore shine to all of you silver items thanks to her cleaning service for precious materials.
Do you live in Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, or Forest and are looking for a qualified jeweler near you? Come to the Art’emi workshop, located in the heart of Ixelles, and entrust your jewelry to an experienced artisan jeweler who will restore their shine!
Find all of Art'emi's services to bring your silver items back to life
In her shop, Artémi Vasilakis offers you timeless handmade jewelry as well as many services to care for your pieces. In addition to cleaning and jewelry making handcrafted, this versatile jeweler can also repair, set stones, and even engrave any object made of precious metal.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of jewelry that Art'emi can handle:
Band, signet ring and silver ring ;
Necklace, choker and pendant ;
Chain, bracelet and watch ;
Earrings, pendants, etc.
Moreover, the jewelry cleaning and all other services from Art'emi jewelry are offered with an average turnaround time of only 15 days. Would you like a free quote to have your silver jewelry cleaned? Come directly to the workshop! Located in Ixelles, it is easily accessible from Brussels and its neighborhoods like Saint-Jacques, Sablon, Anneessens, Stalingrad, Sainte-Catherine…
FAQ
Why does my silver jewelry darken over time?
Silver is a soft metal that scratches easily and tarnishes quickly. Contact with skin, sweat acidity, friction, chlorine, chemicals, and even some care products like creams and perfumes accelerate this natural tarnishing.
Which products should I avoid to prevent damaging my silver jewelry?
Some rumors suggest using bleach or Coca-Cola to strip silver, but these products can damage its composition. It’s also best to avoid abrasive sponges, which could harm the coating. In general, avoid harsh products and prefer microfiber cloths.
Which silver jewelry can be cleaned at Art'emi?
Art'emi handles the cleaning of silver rings, signet rings, and bands, necklaces, chokers and pendants, chains, bracelets, and watches, as well as earrings and other sets. The average turnaround time is 15 days.
Discover some tips for cleaning your silver jewelry and learn more about the rhodium plating technique with Art'emi jewelry.
