Even for jewelry with clear gemstones (e.g. blue topaz, amethyst, garnet), take special care when using a silver cleaner: the chemicals could lodge under the gemstone settings or loosen any glue. And remember, do not use silver cleaners on your oxidized jewelry — stick to the polishing c...
Create a paste with 1 part baking soda and 4 parts lemon juice — fresh or from a bottle — in a glass bowl. Dip a lint-free cloth in the solution and rub it on the sterling silver teapot or jewelry item. Wipe the entire item with the homemade paste; when you're finished, rinse ...
Sterling silver is an alloy of the precious metal silver that is white in color and is highly reflective of light. Because silver in its purest form is too soft for use in everyday items, most silver used in jewelry, flatware, tea sets and...