Intercept Jewelry Care Blog
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Air Pollution In Asia and its Effect on Jewelry Tarnish
As we already know, silver tarnishes when it is exposed to corrosive gases in the air. Our surrounding environment, however, is becoming increasingly more polluted. Increased pollution leads to greater amounts of tarnish. So, what effect will this have on your jewelry and metal valuables? -
Anti-tarnish Testing: Theoacetamide Test
In our last post, we discussed the inaccuracies of the sulfur soap test as a representation of the realistic sulfur environments that silver jewelry encounters and tarnish prevention efficiencies at those levels. As experts in the field of silver tarnish prevention, we feel a responsibility to bring you accurate information and clear up any misleading data that we come across on this subject. Like the sulfur soap test, we have discovered another anti-tarnish test that is not entirely reliable when it comes to protecting your jewelry from tarnish and corrosion. -
Sulfur Soap Test: What it Does and Does Not Tell Us About Tarnish
There is a great deal of testing that has been conducted to examine the various causes of tarnish and corrosion. Let us look at one of these procedures in particular, the sulfur soap test. It is designed to accelerate the tarnishing process within a very highly concentrated sulfur environment and the effectiveness of certain technologies against these extreme sulfur levels. The natural assumption would be that if these tarnish prevention products work at such high levels of sulfur, then they must work for lower levels as well, right? Wrong! -
Do You Know Your Silver? What to Look for When Jewelry Shopping
There are several different types of silver that you may come across while jewelry. Learning the differences will allow you make an educated purchase with regard to price and quality. -
Price of Silver to Rise: What is the Impact?
What does the New Year have in store for silver? Predictions are that 2013 will see an increase in the price of silver. So, what impact will this have on the jewelry industry? -
Stop Constantly Polishing Your Silver!
Are you tired of always having to clean and polish your jewelry? We've got good news and bad news. The bad news is that silver will always be prone to tarnish. The good news is that you can prevent it! It's time tostop constantly polishing your silver and spend your time in a more useful way. -
Silver Jewelry Sales Continue As Customers Opt for Affordability
Silver has been a major player in jewelry industry for some time now. It should come as no surprise than that silver jewelry purchases for this holiday season are not only strong, but higher than last year. Retailers around the country are reporting widespread consumer preference for the precious metal as silver sales continue to rise. -
Stop Silverware Tarnish this Holiday Season
Are you hosting the holidays this year? Before you break out the good silver for your parties and gatherings, learn how to avoid tarnishing your beloved silver valuables.
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Don't Tarnish Your Holiday Sales: Protect Your Silver Inventory
Good news! Jewelers are predicting a strong holiday shopping season, especially for silver. This precious metal, however, can be challenging to keep clean. Is your merchandise ready for the holiday rush? -
The Storage Bag Solution For Your Silver
Okay, we want to give you the scoop on storing your silver and other metal jewelry in plastic bags. Not just any plastic ziplock bag will do. Anti-tarnish ziplock bags protect your silver jewelry and other small metal valuables from tarnish while proividing visibility of your inventory. Available in a variety of sizes, these bags are ideal for the retailer or consumer looking to deliver their merchandise to the consumer in pristine condition. So, what distingishes an anti-tarnish plastic bag from a ordinary plastic bag? Let us explain.
As you may know, plastic bags without any anti-tarnish protection seal moisture and tarnish-causing gases in with your jewelry. In addition, corrosive gases can eventually permeate the bag and damage the items inside. Therefore, when using plain plastic bags to store silver, it is often suggested to include an anti-tarnish strip. The ideal solution is to find a bag that incorporates tarnish protection as part of the bag itself, therefore safely eliminating this need for additional anti-tarnish precautions in your packaging.
When dealing with several types of jewelry and materials, it is crucial for your storage method to suit the jewelry being safeguarded. The optimum product for protecting your jewelry is non-toxic, non-abrasive tarnish prevention bags that are safe for all metals and gemstones, including pearls, emeralds, amber, opals, etc., Such a product allows the retailer, manufacturer, or consumer to use one product to efficiently store different kinds of jewelry. If you can find packaging that is also re-usable, recyclable, and environmentally friendly, you will had an added benefit to your jewelry storage. -
Does Humidity Cause Silver to Tarnish?
So far, it has been one HOT summer! With the season’s muggy temperatures, comes increased humidity. So, what effect does the summer weather have on your jewelry? Does humidity cause your silver to tarnish? The answer might surprise you.
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