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Jul 24, 2020

Aditi Dev
What is Oxidized Sterling Silver?
It’s basically a process that many jewellers use to give sterling silver a black look.
Clean silver is introduced to a chemical process to speed up the tarnishing process.
The color that is achieved is matte gunmetal black.
With the controlled application of the chemical you can control the amount of blackness over the jewelry.
It gives jewelry an antique look.
It is just a surface treatment and does not change the internal color or properties of silver metal.
How to care for your ‘Oxidized Silver jewelry ?
If you want to maintain the original black color of your oxidized jewelry make sure to store away from moisture.
Make sure that your oxidized jewelry does not come in contact with perfume or any cosmetic products.
Oxidized sterling silver jewelry does not require regular cleaning or polishing, but If the jewelry does get oxidized further, try cleaning it using dry toothpaste powder and soft cloth to bring back its original color and shine.
