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Silver has always been used for making more jewelry and decorative items than any other metal in history.mbt hohen , However it was soon found to be too soft to be made use of and hence was mixed with other metals to increase its durability and strength; more specifically copper.thomas charme , This alloy of copper and silver has greater longevity than regular silver however it also has a tendency to tarnish or turn black over time.moncler , Besides this, Sterling Silver also needs to be handled with extra care as it can easily get scratched and bend out of shape.pandora gold , Always think of caring for silver in a preventive way rather than a curative manner to ensure its longevity.proms dresses , The first thing that you can do is avoid exposing the silver you have to chlorine, cosmetics, hair spray and perfume; this will ensure that the silver does not tarnish. Also keep the silver ware that you have away from sinks; this will prevent the silver from being lost altogether:).When cleaning silver, try using a phosphate free, low abrasion detergent for cleaning so that you can remove the silver without fear of scratching the silver. An interesting fact is that body oils can actually prevent the tarnishing of silver, hence silver which is worn often has a lower chance of getting tarnished. You can also use baking powder and toothpaste for cleaning your sterling silver jewelry however some jewelry experts do not recommend this saying it can lead to abrasion if not used properly; however many people actually clean their sterling silver jewelry using these methods without much damage so you might as well try it out.A good preventive strategy is to clean the sterling silver that you have weekly or bi-weekly with a mild dish wash or baking soda. This will make sure that it never gets tarnished in the first place. To do this, follow these steps:a. Put 2 table spoon of baking soda and 2 cups of warm water into an aluminum container.b. Put your silver ware in this container and leave it there for about ten minutes.c. Take the silver our and dry it with a soft towel. This method is enough to make sure that your silver never tarnishes/blackens. You should also store your sterling silver jewelry in tarnish preventing cloth and bags so that you can stave off the inevitable as long as possible. These bags are made of cloth which is lined with special tarnish preventing properties which in turn delays the tarnishing process.Also never make the mistake of keeping two silver pieces together in a bag as that can easily cause them to scratch each other. Most of the sterling silver jewelry that you wear on a continuous basis will develop a wonderful patina which gives it an antique look and which is much sought after. If you prefer this look on your silver then you will want to be careful that you do not lose this look when cleaning the silver. If some of your jewelry already has developed a patina either wash it gently or take it to an experienced jeweler for cleaning.