There is nothing better than enjoying the hot summer days, especially when you're vacationing at the beach or relaxing poolside. While you're busy enjoying the sun, however, you may not be aware of the toll that the summer season can take on your silver and other metal jewelry.

Sunscreen may help protect your skin, but it can potentially harm your jewelry. Before you layer on the SPF, make sure you remove any jewelry that you are wearing. Also beware of applying lotions and oils as these can get caught in the crevices and details of your jewelry. If these substances remain on your items they can cause tarnishing and make cleaning more difficult. Sweat and skin oils can diminish the gleam of your silver as well.  If you prefer to stay poolside instead of the beach, remove your jewelry before you dive in. Chlorine and other pool chemicals can cause discoloration on your silver. Make it a habit during these hot months to wipe down your jewelry after wear with a plain, non-abrasive cloth. Cleaning your jewelry regularly will help prevent tarnish and keep your collection shining.

Wearing jewelry to the beach is always a bit of a risk so make sure your pieces are secure before putting them on. Rings can often slide off while swimming and loose clasps can easily open causing your necklaces or bracelets to disappear into the sand.

For retailers and manufacturers, we recommend storing your silver jewelry in a cool, dry place, preferably away from sunlight. Protecting your inventory will protect your profits.

It has been a busy couple of weeks! Recently, Intercept Silver & Jewelry Care Co. President, Marc Rothenberg, joined other Intercept Technology(TM) company leaders in an animal welfare project involving an expansion of the ArhönA Sanctuary in Hohenroda-Mansbach, Germany. You are probably wondering, what is this project all about?

In one of our posts from last month we discussed the various reasons behind silver's staying power in the jewelry industry. As we mentioned, this precious metal's affordability and versatility have made it a popular choice among manufacturers and consumers. Not surprisingly, its popularity is forecasted to rise this year.

In our previous post "Keep Silver From Tarnishing", we identified some of the common causes of tarnish and discoloration on your silver jewelry and metal valuables. Now let’s take a closer look at the corrosion process. What exactly is going on here? Corrosion is the wearing away of a metal as the exterior interacts with the environment around it: oxygen, water, and atmospheric gases. The 3 types of corrosion are explained below:

Anti-tarnish paper helps protect silver and other precious metals from the tarnishing that can diminish their value. As an expert in the field of anti-tarnish tabs, strips and tarnish prevention products, we feel a responsibility to provide consumers with the technical information they need to ensure the most efficient protection of their silver.

Does the warmer weather have you thinking about vacation plans? Wherever you may be headed, traveling with jewelry can be tricky without the right organizing product, especially if you are traveling with silver.

In our last post “Keep Silver From Tarnishing”, we discussed the various causes of silver tarnish. So, how can you avoid these sources of harmful gases and materials when storing your silver? Whether you use a jewelry box, silver chest, display case, or other storage method, tarnish will find your silver unless you have sufficient protection. When it comes to safeguarding your metal valuables there are two main concerns to consider: scratching and tarnish.

Any jewelry lover, retailer or manufacturer can tell you that keeping tarnish at bay on silver and other metals is a constant battle. Before you can figure out how to prevent tarnish from ruining your silver, it would be helpful to know what causes it in the first place.