925 STERLING SILVER CARE

Our sterling silver jewelry is plated using rhodium. Rhodium is harder than silver, gold, and many other metals, and this plating offers a protective barrier for your treasured pieces. It shields jewelry from scratches, tarnishing and increases the durability of your piece. Below we have gathered some top tips on how to care for your silver jewelry.

Unlike solid gold and platinum, sterling silver reacts with the moisture in the air and overtime can result in a greyish dull tarnish over time. To help extend the longevity, all our 925-sterling silver jewelry is plated using rhodium. Rhodium is harder than silver, gold, and many other metals, and this plating offers a protective barrier for your treasured pieces. Rhodium-plated sterling silver is becoming highly popular for its durability, resistance to scratches, and beautiful white shine.

However, just like any high-quality jewelry, it needs to be properly taken care of so that it lasts as long as possible. Overtime, metal finishes and plating can change unique to the wearer and use case. The secret for preserving that beautiful shine is to take care of them well and have them polished regularly. Luckily, cleaning rhodium-plated jewelry requires only a few simple care tips to keep your jewelry looking high-end for as long as possible.

Remove all sterling silver jewelry before showering, swimming, sports or doing dishes.
Be sure to put your sterling silver jewelry on last, after all your perfumes and lotions have had time to sink in. Ensure your hands are clean and dry.
Invest in a polishing cloth. They are inexpensive and a gentle rub over the surface of will help clean away the reactive layer (darkened areas).
Sterling silver jewelry should be stored away in a cool, dark place. The lower the humidity, the better! Store them in your Kollectivet microfiber pouch, or even in a micro zip lock bag to minimize exposure to air. Some even add silica gel to the bags to help remove moisture.

Cleaning your rhodium-plated silver jewelry.

Put your rhodium-plated silver jewelry in a washing bowl, use lukewarm water and a mild liquid soap. It's important to let it soak for 10 minutes (don’t leave it too long!) to dislodge dirt on the surface and hard to reach areas.
Avoid any harsh chemicals, detergents or even toothpaste! Also, do not use a brush or coarse fabrics to clean silver jewelry as it can potentially scratch the surface.
Gently rub the jewelry with your fingers or Q tip to clean it.
Rinse with water. Place your jewelry on a soft microfiber cloth. Gently pat dry.
Store away as instructed above once fully dry.

If you notice a problem with your jewelry, contact us immediately to prevent more extensive damage or loss.