How to Care for your Sterling Silver Jewelry

So, you just received the perfect piece of personalized sterling silver jewelry from Something About Silver….now what? Well first and for most, enjoy it and wear it often! Also, ensure it will always look as beautiful as the day you received it by caring for it properly.

Not to worry, your Something About Silver jewelry won’t require too much work on your part! However, all sterling silver tarnishes when it is exposed it air, so it does call for a little maintenance.

Sterling Silver Jewelry Maintenance

• Remove your sterling silver jewelry before showering or swimming.


• When it’s not being worn, store your piece of jewelry in the anti-tarnish bag it arrived in.


• Only clean your SAS jewelry with dry polishing cloths meant for silver. One such cloth was included in your order.


• Never use a dip or crème polish on your SAS jewelry. This will remove the patina that has been applied to your jewelry. The patina is what creates the black areas on your piece, giving it a more whimsical, artistic flare.

What are you tips for cleaning sterling silver jewelry?

May Birthstone: Emerald

Looking for the perfect gift for the May babies in your life? Personalized birthstone jewelry is always a great choice, especially since May’s birthstone is the highly prized Emerald!

The rich green color of the emerald makes it the perfect birthstone for spring. It conjures up memories of freshly cut grass, blooming flowers, and warm spring days. Considered one of the few precious gemstones, emeralds have been worn by royalty since ancient times.

Throughout history, many societies have ascribed esteemed virtues to the emerald. Ancient Romans dedicated this gem to their goddess Venus, believing it enhanced fertility and rebirth. Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with emeralds because they associated the gemstone with eternal youth. Modern folklore suggests wearing emeralds brings patience, growth, and wisdom.

Regardless of whether you want to wear or gift emerald jewelry to promote certain traits or just because you love the color green, you will find the perfect piece of jewelry at the Something About Silver website. For example, the sterling silver Single Disc Heart Birthstone Pendant can be customized with emerald gemstones!

Emerald Fast Facts

Gemstone Family: Beryl
Color: Deep Green
Hardness: 7.5 – 8 on the Mohs Scale, meaning it is quite durable.
Location: Columbia, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Russia.

Do you have any birthstone jewelry?