Whether you make, sell or collect jewelry, tarnish is a major problem. This is especially true on silver jewelry but affects other metals as well. Many companies attempt to provide a solution with a wide array of anti tarnish products, but not all are created equal. So what should you look for? Here are our tips:

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?

Nowadays, silverware is considered something special. In our age of practical stainless steel, using silver seems to make less sense than it did in the past; silver tarnishes when exposed to air – stainless steel doesn't, which makes the latter infinitely easier to clean. However, an old set of your grandmother's good silver is priceless to you, though you may have very little call to use it. In fact, except for special occasions, many people are somewhat wary of ruining their antique flatware, meaning that for most of the year, except for Thanksgiving, it's probably just sitting around in a cabinet.

Do you ever feel like you go through clothes, jewelry, and purses too quickly? There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting bored of one item and swapping it for another, but if you seem to notice tears, scuffs, and tarnish frequently, it may be time for you to take a different approach to maintaining your things. When people start to notice more wear and tear on their possessions, they immediately think that the problem is with what they purchased, when it's really with the way they care for their things. However, you'd be surprised at how some simple tips and tricks can keep your items in good shape and help you get a lot more use out of 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.

With the recent passing of what is known as "engagement season" – the time around Christmas and Valentine's Day when people tend to propose to their significant others – many of you have probably gotten started on a gift registry or received some lovely anniversary gifts. If you received silver dinnerware, of course you want to keep it looking shiny and new.

Mostly everyone who is engaged in maintaining the quality of their home, their furniture and appliances take careful consideration into home improvement. You might be content with the quality of your interior, but are you concerned about the condition of your flatware? How would you like to have dinnerware that is both clean and tarnish-free? After all, tarnish is not necessarily the most attractive image you’d wish to see on your flatware. Have you ever found a spoon in your drawer which you had to switch for a new one since there was a bit of a tarnish overload? You’re not alone.

Many of us out there appreciate fine silver. Whether it’s a necklace, an ornament, or even silverware, we enjoy its striking aesthetic. After spending a good deal of money on silver, the last thing you would want would be for it to tarnish. After all, many of us appreciate silver for its beautiful luster and sheen. 

Did you receive a nice piece of jewelry over the holidays? If it was a piece of silver jewelry—whether it was a necklace, bracelet, or even a watch—then watch out; as a natural material, silver reacts with its environment (particularly with chemicals in the air), which can result in your silver becoming tarnished. 

There are several types of anti tarnish paper and film that have been widely used in an attempt to protect silver and electronics from corrosion (aka tarnish). One particular type of anti tarnish paper is a carbon based product that is also referred to as charcoal paper. And while this charcoal paper is not totally effective for tarnish prevention, its lack of effectiveness is due to some inherent properties common to these carbon based papers. Let’s take a look at one of these properties, its ability to absorb corrosive gases: