The Truth About Tarnishing:

Jewelry owners everywhere know the dreaded act of tarnishing and how it can be quite the

hassle to deal with. Here are some helpful ideas regarding tarnish reduction and prevention.

3 Things to Know About Tarnish:

• 1. What is tarnish?• 2. What causes tarnish?

• 3. Can tarnished jewelry be treated?

What is Tarnish?• Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosive elements

that has formed over silver, bronze, brass, copper and other precious or non precious metals. Below is an image portraying tarnished metal:

What Causes Tarnishing?• Tarnishing occurs due to a chemical reaction

including corrosive elements such as oxygen, hydrogen, sulfide and sulfur dioxide

Can Tarnished Jewelry Be Treated?• Yes, polish or a clean cloth will typically

restore jewelry and remove tarnished elements.

• However, the longer it remains on the metal, the harder it is to remove.

How to Prevent Tarnishing…1. Utilizing anti-tarnish paper when you store jewelry will help absorb and trap the sulfides and other pollutants in the air. They can be placed in china cabinets, jewelry boxes and any other storage container.

How to Prevent Tarnishing…2. Anti-tarnish strips give you the ability to protect your jewelry in a Ziploc bag. They combat corrosive elements by absorbing pollutants. Non abrasive anti-tarnish strips are safe to directly touch any metals. They can work in several types of storage containers.

How to Prevent Tarnishing…3. Although it may seem counter-intuitive, wearing your jewelry more frequently will help prevent tarnishing.

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Call us today for more information on tarnish protection, treatment or general jewelry

maintenance at: 888-688-7674 or

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