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By\u00a0Hailey Konnath, Storage.com<\/p>\n

It’s pretty, shiny, and durable, but most of all it’s special. It’s your silver jewelry. Whether it’s a watch, a locket,\u00a0a pair of earrings, or an old wedding ring,\u00a0you love your jewelry, and you want it to stay in good shape. After all, you plan to pass it down to a family member someday, and it needs to look as good as it does now.<\/p>\n

Although most people store their precious pieces in jewelry boxes or cabinets at home until the time comes to gift it to a younger\u00a0relative, a self storage unit may be a better option for preserving silver jewelry\u00a0over time. Why? Well, most storage facilities have units with climate control, which\u00a0can keep your jewelry from tarnishing.<\/p>\n

Because silver jewelry is susceptible to tarnishing at a faster rate than other metals, it’s important to store it in a place\u00a0that’s cool and dry\u2014like\u00a0a climate-controlled storage unit. Climate control allows you to set a\u00a0consistent\u00a0temperature\u00a0inside your storage unit\u00a0in order to protect your items from damage caused by external temperature changes. Humidity can be managed, too, which is especially helpful for\u00a0people storing silver jewelry since too much\u00a0moisture can speed up the tarnishing process.<\/p>\n

“For pretty much anything important to you, you should keep it in a climate-controlled unit,” says\u00a0Kevin James, assistant manager at\u00a0Proguard Self Storage\u00a0in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

So climate control is obviously a must when you move silver jewelry into a\u00a0storage unit. But what other steps should you take to protect your silver jewelry in self storage?<\/p>\n

Clean and Polish Your Silver Jewelry Before Storing<\/strong><\/p>\n

“The big thing is having clean pieces,” says Kim Rodencal, a goldsmith with\u00a0Expert Jewelry Repair & Design<\/a>\u00a0in Appleton, Wisc.\u00a0“[Cleaning] prolongs the life of that shiny finish.”<\/p>\n

Rodencal says washing is an important step to storing any silver jewelry. Because silver is a delicate metal prone to tarnishing when\u00a0not given the necessary care, it’s crucial\u00a0to get anything harmful removed from your silver before storing. Sulfur compounds in the air\u2014as well as moisture, salt, body oils, soaps, lotions, hairsprays, makeup, and detergents\u2014can cause discoloration to silver.<\/p>\n

Never cut corners when it comes to cleaning your special silver pieces. High water temperatures and rough washing from a dishwasher or careless hands can change the color or even cause damage to your jewelry.<\/p>\n

The best way to clean your jewelry is with\u00a0an anti-tarnish solution or warm salt water. Avoid using rubber gloves when washing jewelry, too,\u00a0as the rubber is\u00a0known to cause corrosion to silver. Nitrile or cotton gloves are more acceptable options.<\/p>\n

If your jewelry has any tarnish on its surface after cleaning, use a soft microfiber or cotton cloth with\u00a0silver polish<\/a>. Never use toothpaste or baking soda to polish jewelry, as both could scratch the surface. Bleach and acetone are also hazardous to silver and can\u00a0ruin the jewelry’s\u00a0surface. After you’ve washed and polished your silver jewelry, rinse it well, and use a soft cloth to dry it.<\/p>\n

Find Good Wrapping and Storage Containers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Once your silver is washed\u00a0for storage, it’s wise to\u00a0wrap each individual piece of silver jewelry in\u00a0anti-tarnish fabric<\/a>\u00a0or acid-free tissue paper (If you’re on a budget, flannel is a cost-friendly option to protect\u00a0your silver).\u00a0After you’ve wrapped everything, put your jewelry in sealed bags or plastic\u00a0containers. Rodencal says you can\u00a0use regular Ziploc bags, as well as anti-tarnish or anti-rust bags.<\/p>\n

If sealed bags or plastic containers\u00a0aren’t big enough for your collection, you can use a jewelry chest. James\u00a0says people with large quantities of jewelry often use anti-tarnish silver chests. These have several compartments (which is good for various jewelry sizes), and they’re\u00a0usually\u00a0lined with treated felt or anti-tarnish cloth, which protects jewelry in storage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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