Care guide
CHADEM silver jewelry is created according to pre-designed sketches from high quality precious metal. All of our pieces are made of 925 sterling silver, rhodium-plated, or 18-karat gold.
To keep your CHADEM jewelry bright and shiny for as long as possible, follow the rules described in the CHADEM care guide, which you can always find on our website. Keep your jewelry away from chemicals such as perfume and chlorine, and store it in a cool, dry place, in its individual CHADEM natural linen pouch, to prevent the jewelry from becoming tangled or scratching each other.
Causes of possible darkening of silver:
- High humidity in the room. Do not remove or store silver jewelry in bathrooms or near other sources of moisture. We recommend storing them in a separate jewelry box, a padded case or a regular bag.
- Some external actions. It is necessary to remove silver jewelry during household chores, cooking, cosmetic and water procedures, applying and removing makeup, playing sports, and sleeping at night.
- Mechanical damage. Try not to expose the jewelry to mechanical influences that can compromise its integrity, deform the surface, and damage the stones. Do not clean silver jewelry with toothpaste or baking soda, as abrasive particles scratch their polished surface.
-The professional activity of the owner. Avoid contact of jewelry with any chemicals and compounds, medicines, food, therapeutic mud, sea and tap water.
- Human health condition. Another reason for the possible darkening of silver products is certain diseases, your physical and psychological state, skin characteristics and type.
How to clean silver from blackness and tarnish? If, for one reason or another, your jewelry has become somewhat tarnished, our simple recommendations for the care and cleaning of silver jewelry will help you easily restore its original beauty and shine.
Methods of care and cleaning of silver jewelry:
1.Use of specially designed liquids. In almost any jewelry store, you can buy professional solutions, creams, and wipes for silver care.
The contaminated jewelry should be placed in the solution and, depending on the degree of blackening, left for some time. If you use a cream, apply a small amount of it to a soft cloth and wipe the contaminated areas without effort. Special dry wipes are also quite effective in removing tarnish, but cannot cope with heavy dirt.
After the procedure of cleaning silver with "jewelry cosmetics", your jewelry becomes like new. But in the case of products with natural stones, you need to use it very carefully. It can damage stones with a soft structure and change their color.
2.Cleaning silver jewelry with home remedies.
Before applying other methods of cleaning and home care, you need to soak the products in a solution of warm water and soap, then rinse well, wipe and polish with a soft cloth or suede.
Further, you can use home-made solutions and everyday products, such as
- Soda solution: 50 g of baking soda per 1 liter of hot water.
- Ammonia solutions: take 10 spoons of water for 1 spoon of alcohol, or add 1 tablespoon of alcohol to a liter of warm water and soap.
- Hydrogen peroxide: should be used very carefully, as it can have both positive and negative effects on the appearance of the product, depending on the components of the silver alloy.
- Citric acid solution or lemon juice.
3. Cleaning and polishing jewelry in a jewelry workshop. The safest and most effective way to clean your favorite jewelry. In the process of work, the jeweler will definitely pay attention to the composition of the metal, types of stones, additional coating and other subtleties of the product, which will prevent unpleasant surprises.
It is necessary to take into account the specifics of caring for different types of silverware.
How to clean rhodium-plated silver?
It is best to clean such items with a soft cloth and avoid mechanical impacts on the surface, as rhodium tends to wear off after a while.
How do I clean silver with gold plating and gold inlays?
Silver with gold inserts and gilding requires special care and does not allow the use of "folk" cleaning methods. For minor dirt, you can use a dry cloth, suede or flannel. At home, you can clean gilded silver with vinegar or ethyl alcohol, then rinse with water and air dry. Attention: Do not use ammonia to clean silver jewelry with gold.
How to clean silver with zirconium and other stones?
Silver jewelry with cubic zirconias and various artificial and semi-precious stones is usually cleaned with jewelry cosmetics. To clean the stone from dust and dirt, you can use a cotton swab dipped in glycerin or cologne. It is recommended to clean natural stones only with dry methods.
How to clean enameled silver? Silver jewelry with colored enamel should also be cleaned only with a dry cloth, suede or felt to avoid damaging the decorative coating.
Careful care and careful wearing will allow you to preserve the beautiful original appearance of jewelry for a long time and they will undoubtedly serve and delight you for a long time.