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Care and cleaning of your Italian charm bracelet
As with any piece of fine jewelry, it is not recommended that you shower or bathe with them on. Jeweler's cloth is all that is needed to shine them right up again. Italian charms are made of the highest quality stainless steel and 18K gold. Over time your sterling silver will tarnish a natural dulling effect that occurs when silver reacts with elements in the air. To prevent tarnish build up, clean your silver pieces with a polish or soft cloth specifically made for sterling. Always keep your sterling jewelry away from harsh chemicals such as chlorine and household cleaning products. This will reduce daily abrasions and prolong your jewelry's sparkle. To protect your sterling silver jewelry from being scratched, store them in their original boxes away from other jewelry. There are also tarnish proof boxes and bags for sterling.
What is Sterling Silver? Although silver in its natural form is harder than gold, it is still considered too soft for use in fine jewelry, and so it is alloyed with other metals to give it strength. Sterling silver is composed of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper, which makes the metal harder and more durable. In addition to its relative strength, silver is also the most malleable and ductile of all metals. It is most commonly found in nature combined with other elements in minerals and ores, and during mining, silver is obtained most often as a by-product in the processing of such ores. Most of the worlds silver comes from Mexico, the United States, Peru, Australia, and Canada at the most notable deposits are in Peru and Norway. The leading silver-producing states in the United States are Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, and Arizona. When purchasing sterling silver, look for its fineness stamp of sterling, sterling silver, ster, or, .925.
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