How to Care for Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver (925 silver) requires proper care to maintain its brilliance. With the right maintenance, your MIRAMETAL jewelry will last for generations.
Daily Care Tips
- Put jewelry on last: Apply perfume, lotion, and hairspray before wearing your silver jewelry.
- Remove before activities: Take off your silver jewelry before swimming, exercising, showering, or sleeping.
- Store properly: Keep each piece in a separate soft pouch or lined jewelry box in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Avoid contact: Keep silver away from household chemicals, rubber, wool, and latex.
Cleaning Your Silver Jewelry
Routine Cleaning (Weekly)
- Use the polishing cloth included with every MIRAMETAL order.
- Gently rub the surface in one direction — not circular motions.
- Avoid using tissue or paper towels — these can scratch the silver.
Deep Cleaning (Monthly)
- Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water.
- Soak jewelry for 5-10 minutes.
- Use a soft-bristled baby toothbrush to gently clean crevices.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and pat dry immediately.
What to Avoid
- Ultrasonic cleaners — can loosen stone settings
- Silver dip cleaners — too harsh for gemstones
- Toothpaste or baking soda — too abrasive
- Bleach or ammonia-based cleaners
Understanding Tarnish
Tarnish is a natural chemical reaction when silver contacts sulfur in the air — it is NOT a manufacturing defect. Regular wear actually helps prevent tarnish. All MIRAMETAL pieces feature anti-tarnish coating.
Filigree Special Care
Our hand-woven silver filigree requires extra gentle handling. Use light pressure with polishing cloth, clean with damp cloth only, and store flat to avoid bending the delicate wire work.
Professional Care
We recommend annual professional cleaning for gemstone pieces. Contact support@mirametaljewelry.com for advice on your specific piece.
