.925 Sterling Silver Care: Embrace Change, Preserve Shine

Silver shifts quietly—soft patinas and faint discolorations trace time and touch. We celebrate these subtle transformations, yet understand the desire to keep silver luminous. Here’s how to care for your pieces.

Why Silver Tarnishes
Sterling silver (92.5% silver + 7.5% copper) oxidizes when exposed to sulfur, moisture, or materials like rubber, leather, or printed paper. Tarnish is surface-level and reversible.

Signs of Tarnish
Dull, hazy film; patchy discoloration; colors shifting from yellow to brown, and eventually black.

Care Tips

• Store: Cool, dry, airtight container; separate pieces; separate pieces to prevent scratches.

• Avoid Chemicals: Apply jewelry last; remove first before washing.

• Clean Early: Wipe gently at first signs of tarnish.

• Use Care Products: Polishing cloths, silver polish, professional cleaning.

• Wear Often: Skin oils naturally protect silver and slow tarnishing.

   

Ceramic Care

Ceramics carry their own quiet character, whether displayed or used. Here’s how to care for your pieces.

Decorative Ceramics

• Dust regularly with a soft cloth.
• Handle gently to prevent chips or cracks.

Functional Tableware

• Hand wash recommended. 
• Black stoneware: not microwave safe.
• Handle gently and avoid sudden temperature changes.
• Over time, natural marks and patina develop—small signs of a well-loved piece.