Cleaning and Care of Polished Silver Jewelry

I often oxidize my silver before I complete the piece, creating a contrast between the darkened (oxidized) surface and highly polished areas. I let the recessed parts of the design carry the darkened color and let the raised parts gleam.

Avoid using liquid cleaner on these pieces because it will remove all the oxidation. Rather, use a dry silver polishing cloth to restore the sparkle and store your pieces in a zip lock bag to keep them shiny and bright.

Care of Cuffs

Your cuff bracelet will take on the shape of your wrist, and over time will reflect the activity and rhythm of your life. You need to bend and fit this cuff to your wrist only once. Thereafter just rotate the opening to the small side of your wrist and slip it off. It is important to avoid repeated opening and closing as it weakens the metal. Treat it gently and it will last forever, picking up a wonderful natural patina as the years unfold.