Storing Sterling Silver Irish Jewelry Properly

Many Irish Jewelry customers ask us about storing silver Irish jewelry. We highly recommend storing your sterling silver Irish jewelry in an anti-tarnish pouch or sealed bag, wrapped in an anti-tarnish cloth. The anti-tarnish cloth or pouch slows down the tarnishing process and keeps the jewelry from rubbing against harder jewelry, like gold that can scratch it. Always keep your sterling silver jewelry in a cool, dry place.

Storing Sterling Silver Irish Jewelry Properly

• Use an air-tight container: any container can be used to store your silver, as long as its air-tight. Zip-lock bag are great, but you can also find specialty jewelry bags for a more attractive option.
• Keep in a cool, dark place: as mentioned earlier, sunlight, heat and moisture accelerate tarnishing. Be sure to keep your silver in a cool, dark place.
• Store pieces individually: storing your pieces separately prevents any chance of jewelry scratching or tangling with each other.
• Consider anti-tarnish strips: you can throw in some anti-tarnish strips with your jewelry to help prevent tarnishing.
• Do not store in paper, cardboard, or cotton-filled boxes: these boxes may contain traces of sulfur which will contribute to tarnishing.