Cleaning silver jewelry

Like any other metal, solid silver tends to tarnish and darken over the years. Cleaning it removes this darkening and preserves its former shine. During this process, you can also remove dirt embedded in crevices. Do you have tarnished silver jewelry to clean? For an effective chemical reaction, it is recommended to place an aluminum foil sheet at the bottom of a bowl. Then add 

• boiled water
• baking soda.

Let your jewelry rest in this bowl. Finally, gently rub your jewelry using a microfiber cloth or a soft toothbrush. This is a non-aggressive way that will allow you to clean the surface of all your silver jewelry. 

However, for a deeper cleaning we recommend using more effective methods. Indeed, rubbing and polishing are not enough to remove scratches from your silver jewelry. You will need to consider having them polished. Polishing is the only way to permanently erase deep scratches. Artémi Vasilakis offers this service in her workshop located in Ixelles. Come to the Art'emi jewelry store in Brussels to drop off your jewelry or request a quote via the contact form.

Do you know about rhodium plating? This cleaning technique involves dipping a precious metal or alloy into a rhodium solution. To rhodium-plate a piece of jewelry means to add a thin layer of rhodium to it. 

Since rhodium is a precious metal derived from the platinum family, it will restore a natural shine to your silver jewelry. Moreover, rhodium-plated silver will maintain a like-new appearance 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, a craftswoman jeweler for over 20 years!

Some rumors circulate about using bleach or even coke to strip silver. In reality, we advise you to use products that will not damage its composition. Thus, the best product to clean your silver jewelry remains baking soda mixed with boiling water. 

Vinegar or lemon are also highly recommended! 

Similarly, avoid using the hard side of a sponge to not risk damaging the coating of your jewelry.

Used for thousands of years, silver is still one of the most popular alloys in jewelry today. Appreciated for its ease of maintenance and its stainless properties, it is nevertheless subject to the damage of time. Thus, to have your silver jewelry cleaned in Brussels, do not hesitate to call on a qualified artisan. Jeweler Artémi Vasilakis allows you to restore the shine to all your silver objects thanks to her cleaning service on precious materials.

• You live in Ixelles, 
• Saint-Gilles
• or even Forest

 and are you looking for a qualified jeweler near you? Come to the Art’emi workshop, located in the heart of Ixelles, and give your jewelry to an experienced artisan jeweler who will restore their shine!

What are the services offered by the Art'emi workshop?

In her shop, Artémi Vasilakis offers handmade and timeless jewelry as well as many services to take care of your adornments. Thus, in addition to cleaning and crafting artisanal jewelry, this versatile jeweler can also repair, set stones, and even engrave any precious metal object.

Here is a non-exhaustive list of jewelry that Artémi can handle:

- Ring, signet ring, and silver ring;

- Necklace, choker, and pendant;

- Chain, bracelet, and watch;

- Earrings, pendants, etc.

Furthermore, jewelry cleaning and all other services from the Art'emi jewelry store are offered to you within an average time of only 15 days. Would you like to get 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 such as Saint-Jacques, Sablon, Anneessens, Stalingrad, Sainte-Catherine…

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