| Cleaning and caring for Tiffany & Co silver | | | | wipe the solution the jewelry, rinse under |
| jewelry (tiffany necklaces, tiffany pendants, | | | | clean warm water, and dry thoroughly. If |
| tiffany bracelets, tiffany earrings, tiffany | | | | using the toothbrush, scrub gently with the |
| rings) is simple to do if you follow a few | | | | solution and rinse. |
| basic steps. With a little care and | | | | |
| maintenance, your Tiffany & Co silver jewelry | | | | To remove tarnish or heavier dirt buildup, |
| should always shine. | | | | you will need to use special silver cleaner. |
| | | | Silver cleaners come in both a paste and a |
| When you purchase Tiffany & Co silver | | | | liquid form. Liquids are also known as silver |
| jewelry, the first thing to remember is that | | | | dips. |
| silver is a soft metal. Even a heavy silver | | | | |
| ring will bend if enough force is added to | | | | To use a paste, the best method is to scoop a |
| it--which means, you should take off your | | | | small amount on your cloth or brush and |
| Tiffany & Co rings before lifting anything | | | | gently work it in to the crevices of the |
| heavy. | | | | scrollwork or pattern. Work in a straight |
| | | | line motion, as all cleansers include some |
| Another thing to bear in mind is how you | | | | form of abrasive and a circular motion may |
| store your jewelry when it is not being worn. | | | | cause severe scratching. Allow the paste to |
| Silver should never be stored with other | | | | dry then use another clean cloth to wipe the |
| metals or loose in a jewelry box. You should | | | | excess away. You can also rinse the piece |
| keep your silver in a small zippered plastic | | | | under warm water and dry thoroughly. |
| bag by itself. Not only will this keep other | | | | |
| jewelry from rubbing the silver (possibly | | | | A liquid, or silver dip, works by dipping the |
| causing scratches), it will protect it from | | | | jewelry(such as necklaces, pendants, |
| the air, which causes quick tarnishing. | | | | bracelets, earrings, rings) into the |
| | | | solution, rinsing and wiping the piece dry. |
| Tarnishing is caused by oxidization and | | | | The easiest way to use a dip is to pour a |
| moisture in the air. It first appears as a | | | | small amount into a coffee cup or shot glass |
| golden hue on the silver, but quickly turns | | | | and dip your silver into the liquid. The |
| black. | | | | results are almost instantaneous. |
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| Never leave silver jewelry lying against bare | | | | If your piece includes gemstones of any kind, |
| wood. Wood, especially oak, contains an acid | | | | cleaning requires much more care. Both forms |
| that will mar the surface of the silver. | | | | of cleansers can dull the polished finish off |
| Paper and cardboard, since they are wood pulp | | | | the gemstone. Silver dips are almost out of |
| products, will have the same effect, so avoid | | | | the question for a piece that includes stones |
| storing silver in envelopes or small | | | | that are porous in nature, such as Lapis or |
| cardboard boxes also. | | | | Turquoise, as the stones will break down from |
| | | | the absorption of the chemicals. |
| Tiffany & Co silver jewelry should always be | | | | |
| cleaned with a soft cotton or flannel cloth. | | | | The best solution is a paste, using caution |
| Synthetic materials can cause scratching. You | | | | not to touch the stones. Work in small areas |
| can also purchase a silver cleaning cloth, | | | | until the piece is tarnish free. Rinse with |
| which has anti-tarnish ingredients, and keep | | | | warm water and dry immediately. |
| it inside your jewelry box for quick | | | | |
| cleaning. You can also use a child's | | | | As you clean your silver jewelry, remember |
| toothbrush to get into intricate scrollwork | | | | that small amounts of tarnish will give the |
| or patterns. | | | | piece an antique look. The more you wear your |
| | | | jewelry, the less you will have to clean it. |
| For quick cleaning of silver, such as | | | | With proper care and storage, your silver |
| removing makeup or light dirt, use a small | | | | jewelry will bring you many years of wear and |
| amount of liquid detergent or soap to about a | | | | enjoyment. |
| half cup of warm water. Using your cloth, | | | | |