How to Store Sterling Silver Jewelry

In order to maximize its beauty, sterling silver needs proper care. It is important to store and clean it correctly. Here are a few storage tips -

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Store your sterling silver jewelry in a sealed container. One alternative to the traditional jewelry box is clear fishing tackle boxes. That may seem a little odd, but they are a wonderful way to protect your sterling silver jewelry from the air (which can make it tarnish) and also keep your pieces separate and untangled.

2. Keep your pieces in their own sections of whatever container you choose. It not only prevents damage and tangles, it also makes it easier to see the jewelry you have (a definite help in the morning if you're running out of time). I tend to keep 2 or 3 pieces in each section of my tackle/jewelry box. I can still tell what I have, but the jewelry doesn't get tangled or crowded.

3. Make sure to avoid making any sharp creases in your strung jewelry. You can leave a permanent bend in the wire. When placing your jewelry in a box, make sure that you coil it lightly to prevent kinks in the wire.

4. Place delicate pieces of jewelry in small baggies before placing them in a box. This will help the pieces stay clean and prevent damage.

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on 8/26/2009 Love the tackle box idea! :)