Frequently Asked Questions

Argentium silver is a tarnish-resistant silver.  Sterling silver contains copper which tarnishes easily.  Argentium silver replaces most of the copper with germanium which does not tarnish.  

How do I clean my jewelry?

Bright aluminum can be cleaned with simple soap and water.  I prefer Dawn dish detergent.

Argentium silver can be cleaned as you would any silver.  I prefer a polishing cloth

What about copper?

Copper can be cleaned in several different ways, although I prefer not to clean it.  I think the oxidation/patina gives the copper character.  Also, if copper tends to turn your skin green, as it does mine, you can avoid this by not cleaning it.  Once your natural body oils have coated the copper, it will stop turning your skin green.

One method of cleaning copper is to dissolve a tablespoon of salt in a cup of lemon juice or vinegar (measurements are fairly arbitrary and can be adjusted as you see fit) and keep the mixture in a jar with a lid. Drop the jewelry in the jar, swish it around for a moment, then remove, rinse, rub it all over with baking soda to neutralize it, then rinse it again.  You can also use ketchup and a soft toothbrush but make sure to rinse it well and use the baking soda to neutralize the acid in the ketchup and rinse well again.

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