You did it. You found the perfect piece from ANBE Designs to add to your collection. You wait patiently for it to arrive and unbox it, feeling the energetic power as you do. You literally cannot wait to show it off to your friends.
Hold up though - you need to make sure you take care of your new piece. Making any of these four mistakes with your sterling silver jewelry can ruin it and at that point you may as well have bought something from Claire’s. And like, no hate to Claire’s but if you wanted costume jewelry, you would have bought it am I right?
Keep reading to see if you are making any of these mistakes with your sterling silver jewelry.
You aren’t storing your jewelry properly
The fastest way to turn your shiny sterling silver jewelry into tarnished sadness is by not storing it properly. I’ll give you a hint - leaving it in a pile on your dresser is not the way. So how do you store sterling silver jewelry? The first step is to store it in a dark location - so think a jewelry box, a trinket box or some other storage system that keeps the jewelry from the air and moisture. Typically that will do the trick but if you want to take a step further, consider storing your sterling silver pieces in an airtight plastic bag - this will prevent moisture or air contaminants from tarnishing your new favorite pieces. (This is an especially HOT TIP for those that live in humid climates.)
You wear your jewelry when you shower
This probably doesn’t apply to a statement pieces like this Lapis Lazuli Crescent Moon Ring from the Lunar Wisdom Collection, but maybe you bought the Dainty Flower Ring from The Wildflower Collection and it is part of your every day, signature look. (Cute, by the way) Not only does showering expose the sterling silver to moisture, but also to all the soaps you use while you are in there. This is a one-way ticket to Tarnish Town for sure. Take that shit off and store it while you’re sudsing up!
You wear your jewelry while exercising
At this point we hopefully understand that moisture equals bad. So why are you wearing your jewelry while you work out? Not only does that expose them to the sweat and humidity of the gym or studio you are in, but also could be dangerous. Like, I’m not saying google “ring avulsion”, but if you do be prepared to never want to wear jewelry in the gym again!
You keep your jewelry on when cleaning
This tip applies mostly to rings and bracelets so if you feel like wearing hoops while you clean the bathroom - you do you. If you leave your rings and bracelets on while you clean, you have a higher chance of exposing your beautiful treasures to chemicals that will cause a reaction and ruin them (and yes, this applies to natural cleaning products too). Not only are you running the risk of tarnish on this one - but also real ruin like discoloration, scratches or removal of the patina. You didn’t spend your hard earned dollars to #supportsmallbusiness for that to happen!
Ok but what if I already have tarnish?
So you left your jewelry out on the jewelry box and now its looking a little funky. What can you do? Here’s a hint - it isn’t to google a life hack to clean your sterling silver jewelry.
When you decide to add a piece from ANBE Designs to your collection, I include a Sunshine Cloth in your package. This is the fastest and easiest way to clean and shine up your new magic treasure! Gently rub the piece with the cloth (watching to not remove any intentional patina) to bring life back into your piece. It’s as simple as that!
Now go show off your stunning new favorite piece!