Tiffany Silver Refinishing

 

Tiffany Silver Refinishing

During the Gilded Age, sterling silver adorned the sumptuous furnishings and dining habits of America's wealthiest families. The silversmiths at Tiffany's hollowware workshop crafted an amazing array of exquisite designs that epitomized the tastes of the period. Often, Tiffany pieces require cleaning and polishing to maintain their luster. Cleaning a Tiffany piece requires a few simple supplies and a little time, but the results can make the bracelet look like new.

Like other high-end jewelry, Tiffany sterling silver is very delicate and may need to be cleaned occasionally. The company offers a variety of products and do-it-yourself cleaning methods to keep your Tiffany pieces in their best shape. The most important thing to remember when caring for Tiffany silver is to keep it dry and store it in a cool place.

All sterling ティファニーシルバー 仕上げ直し加工  tarnishes over time. However, some types of sterling silver tarnish more quickly than others. This is because of the metal's natural reactivity to air and other substances. Chlorine, sulfur, perspiration, cosmetics and household bleach all accelerate tarnishing.

To prevent tarnishing, store your jewelry in a cool dry place and clean it regularly with a lint-free cloth. It is also a good idea to remove sterling silver jewelry before going swimming or showering. Some people prefer to wear a jewelry bag or pouch to protect their jewelry from tarnishing while they are in the water.

When you are unable to avoid wearing your Tiffany jewelry, use silver-polishing cloths or a specialized sterling silver cleaner to wipe it down. You can also use a spray-type silver polish, but be careful not to get any of the chemicals into the crystal stones or pearls.

Another way to reduce tarnishing is to cover your sterling silver with aluminum foil or a layer of baking soda. This will create a barrier to some of the chemicals that cause tarnishing, but it is not foolproof. Some tarnishing will still occur, but it is less likely than with unprotected sterling silver.

In addition to cleaning silver, Tiffany offers other services to its customers, including jewelry repair and replacement and engraving. These services are typically offered for a fee, but they can help to restore your beloved jewelry pieces and extend their lifespans.

Tiffany also makes a unique line of sterling silver called Rubedo that captures the rose luminescence of dawn. As with sterling silver, this material can tarnish, especially when exposed to salt air and products that contain sulfur, such as rubber bands and some papers. To maintain the beauty of a Tiffany Rubedo metal design, use a quality silver polish and clean it periodically with warm water.

Whether you have Tiffany sterling silver bracelet or Tiffany jewelry made of other precious metals, a little maintenance is all that is needed to keep them looking their best. With some regular cleaning and proper storage, your jewelry can retain its lustre for generations to come.