Jewelry care

Taking Care of Rhodium Plated 925 Silver Jewelry

 

Rhodium-plated sterling silver jewelry requires special care and maintenance. Therefore, it is worth knowing what your jewelry is made of so you can give it the proper care to maintain its beauty for a long time.

Caution:

1. Never use any chemicals on your rhodium-plated jewelry.

2. Do not use a toothbrush or toothpaste.

3. Do not use abrasives of any kind.

4. Don't use polishing cloths intended for use on uncoated silver and gold jewelry products.

5. Don't use ammonia-based products.

6. Don't place in an ultra-sonic cleaner.

7. Don't use silver dips.

 

Supply List

You need the following things to clean rhodium-plated sterling silver jewelry:

  • Warm water
  • Mild liquid detergent
  • Bowls—one for washing and one for rinsing
  • Soft towel
  • Microfiber cloth
  • Tissue paper
  • Soft polishing cloth (optional)

Step 1: Prepare the Detergent Solution

Prepare the washing solution by combining 1/3 cup of a mild liquid detergent with 1 cup warm water in one of the bowls.

Step 2: Soak and Wash the Jewelry

  1. Soak the rhodium-plated sterling silver jewelry in the solution for 10 minutes.
  2. Then, using your fingers, gently rub your jewelry pieces to clean them. Do not rub hard or use a hard toothbrush. Avoid scratching.
  3. Ensure that the items do not stay in the detergent solution for more than 15 minutes.

Step 3: Rinse the Jewelry

  1. Fill the other bowl with distilled or bottled room temperature water.
  2. Rinse off the jewelry to remove all soapy water.
  3. If you need to repeat the rinsing with new water to remove all detergent residue, do that. Again, rinse gently with care.

Step 4: Dry the Jewelry

Dry the washed jewelry pieces by placing them on a soft towel or on a microfiber cloth—and gently pat them dry. You can leave the jewelry to dry overnight if you wish.

Step 5: Store the Jewelry Properly

  1. Place the rhodium-plated sterling silver jewelry pieces on tissue paper and wrap them gently. Each piece should be wrapped in a separate paper.
  2. Store the jewelry in an airtight jewelry storage box.