If you own jewelry, you probably keep it stored in the packaging material it came with which tends to be some kind of box or fabric pouch. Things like necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings are among the belongings being stored in their original containers and this can pose some problems because the environment they are in could be damaging!

As wedding season approaches, brides everywhere are in the midst of making final decisions for their special day. Of all the details like the venue, the guest list and the wedding dress, every bride has to figure out how her bridal party will look! Bridesmaids play an important role in any wedding because they are the go-to gals of the wife-to-be and need to complement the bride as she stands at the altar.

Corrosion comes in many forms and as we approach the holiday season, silver is as popular as ever and with that, corrosion (aka tarnish) remains an important issue. But do you really know what corrosion is? If you spent an evening browsing the web for corrosion definitions, you would find some are specific, some are in the middle with regard to complexity, and some are broader and more profound. Here are two of our favorites:

Whether it’s your favorite piece of jewelry or the fancy silverware that you save for special occasions, there is nothing worse than finding tarnish has covered the entire surface of your silver. Tarnish can seem like a huge hassle that comes with owning silver, but it doesn’t have to be. Simply purchasing anti tarnish material can be the solution you are looking for. However, many people do not understand the facts behind tarnish and silver. Here are a few things you ought to know in order to keep your jewelry looking new:

If you value your jewelry or other fine metal work then anti-tarnish strips are a necessity. Anti-tarnish strips can protect jewelry and prevent tarnish, even if the items are stored for many years. But how do anti-tarnish strips work and what should you look for when you buy them?

Silver jewelry is timeless. People love it because it goes with virtually anything, is a cheaper alternative to other metals like gold, and is extremely durable, allowing it to last for a long time. However, if silver jewelry is not properly cared for, it can easily become dull or worse yet – tarnished. Here are some tips on how to keep your silver jewelry looking good as new for many years to come.

Once you’ve invested in or been given quality jewelry, you’ll want to do your best to keep your prized accessories looking great. The use of silver storage bags is one of the most effective ways to care for your treasured pieces. These affordable containers can help you to preserve and protect your silver necklaces, bracelets, rings, heirloom pieces and other accessories for years to come, and keep them all looking just as beautiful after decades of service as they were the day you got them.

In our last blog, we discussed some of the various types of anti tarnish coatings. Now we will take a more in depth look as to the effectiveness of these coatings.

In our last blog we discussed how packaging can cause silver to tarnish and what to look our for with your packaging so it does not create tarnishing issues. This brings us to the next subject in this seriesm anti tarnish plating and coating for tarnish prevention.