What Happens When Silver Jewelry Tarnishes?
Silver jewelry is renowned for its beauty and versatility. Especially when mass-producing customized sterling silver jewelry, you need to ensure that the product design is consistent with your jewelry brand concept, and also ensure quality and showcase your unique brand story. However, due to the special nature of the material, sterling silver is the first choice of most jewelry brands. Its anti-allergic and castable properties make jewelry styles diverse. However, due to the oxidation and instability of silver, sterling silver finished jewelry is prone to losing its luster or oxidizing and changing color over time and with the changes in life scenes. In this blog, we will explore the effects of mass-produced and custom sterling silver jewelry, and discuss effective methods for polishing and protecting your silver jewelry, including the use of e-coating.
Effects on Mass-Produced Sterling Silver Jewelry
Mass customization and production of silver jewelry also start from the perspective of cost and style, silver necklaces, silver bracelets, silver earrings and silver rings can be manufactured in batches. and can balance the needs of quantity and quality. Mass-produced sterling silver jewelry is often made using a combination of silver and other metals, such as copper or nickel, to enhance durability and reduce costs and improve stability, for example, 925 silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver.. While these alloys are resistant to tarnish to some extent, they can still tarnish over time，silver will also oxidize and change color.
Custom Sterling Silver Jewelry and Tarnish
Custom sterling silver jewelry, on the other hand, offers a unique advantage. By working with a reputable silver jewelry manufacturer， such as sunrise-jewel, you can ensure that your custom piece is made from high-quality silver and crafted to your specifications. The design drawings and 3D renderings and other details confirmed on the eve of production allow you to experience the charm of the finished product in advance. After discussion and modification, we can optimize the jewelry brand that best suits your target market. Custom jewelry manufacturers often use pure sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, typically copper. While custom sterling silver jewelry can still tarnish, its high silver content may result in a slower tarnishing process compared to mass-produced other materials jewelry.
Polishing Silver Jewelry
Polishing is an effective way to restore the shine and remove tarnish from silver jewelry. The polishing of the rough finished product’s details determines the later gloss to a certain extent. If some details and corners are polished well, the plating color can adhere better to the product during electroplating, and the later plating protective layer can extend the color retention period. After many years of experience in customizing silver jewelry, sunrise jewel has done some research and accumulation on jewelry polishing technology during the batch production process, which enables us to do a good job in polishing the details of the jewelry.There are various methods for polishing, including using silver polish solutions, silver polishing cloths, or homemade remedies like baking soda and aluminum foil. Gently rubbing the tarnished areas with these solutions can help remove the tarnish and restore the jewelry’s original luster.
E-Coating: Protection and Longevity
To further protect your silver jewelry from tarnish, e-coating is a popular option. E-coating, also known as electrocoating or electroplating, involves applying a thin, protective layer of clear lacquer or resin onto the surface of the jewelry. This coating acts as a barrier, preventing direct contact between the silver and the air, thus slowing down the tarnishing process. E-coating can provide long-lasting protection, but it is important to note that it may wear off over time and require reapplication.
Tarnish is a natural phenomenon that affects silver jewelry over time and over the life of the product. Whether it is mass-produced sterling silver jewelry or custom jewelry, tarnish can occur due to chemical reactions between silver and sulfur-containing substances, or even oxidation reactions in the air. However, with proper care and maintenance, including regular polishing and the use of e-coating, you can minimize tarnish and keep your silver jewelry beautiful for years to come. Whether you want mass-produced sterling silver jewelry or private custom sterling silver jewelry, sunrise jewel can provide a perfect one-stop service, from your design concept to the display of the finished product, and even the matching of accessories, we have a mature and professional team to give you the best advice. In addition, we have our own jewelry manufacturing factory, which can give you the best cost-effectiveness of mass-manufactured jewelry.
