Silver is a beautiful metal. Taking care of it is a sign of respect. With a few simple steps, your silver jewelry will retain its luster over time.
Many harsh cleaning agents can, over time, corrode or otherwise damage silver—and especially any gemstones set in it. Keep your jewelry away from household cleaning products, detergents in general, and especially any liquid containing sulfur or its derivatives. If you happen to visit sulfur-rich thermal spas, always remember not to wear silver jewelry; otherwise, you’ll see it turn black. Silver can also oxidize upon contact with skin that has an acidic pH, causing it to darken. For example, if you take medications or any chemical substances, your sweat will affect the precious metal. In this case, simply wash the jewelry and your skin with baking soda and water, taking care not to rub the stones or pearls. Manuel Bozzi’s 925 Silver (we cast at 931 parts per thousand) is the oldest and most noble formula, made solely of copper alloy, with no anti-tarnish treatments or additives, unlike most commercial brands. Our silver is completely hypoallergenic and nickel-free. It serves as a reliable indicator of our body’s metabolic balance—a true litmus test. Sometimeswe hear people say, “Your silver turns black; others don’t. Your silver isn’t good.” It’s exactly the opposite…our silver is exactly as it should be, crafted to perfection and in keeping with its traditions. That’s why our polishing stands out.
In our workshop, we do not treat surfaces with any chemical or industrial processes such as rhodium plating or protective silver plating (unless specifically noted, such as in colored electroplating). This design choice allows us to offer you hand-polished silver in all its natural splendor.
Taking care of your silver is actually quite simple. Just follow these tips:
How to store silver jewelry
Leaving silver in the open air or in humid environments for extended periods will cause its rapid oxidation. The blackening will initially manifest as a yellow/gold halo and then increasingly darker. This is the natural course of the noble metal and our jewelry is not immune.
To minimize the risk of tarnishing, we recommend storing your jewelry away from light sources, preferably wrapped in a polishing cloth—which you’ll receive as a free gift with every purchase (excluding items from the Materia Collection)—or in a standard resealable plastic bag. Also remember that silver, although a durable metal, is soft and scratches very easily. If you don’t like the “worn-in” look of your jewelry, take good care of it and avoid storing it in contact with other objects.
Jewel cleaning
Clean your jewelry with the appropriate polishing cloth. Do not use household silverware products; they are too aggressive and could ruin the typical burnished details of Manuel Bozzi's creations.
It may happen that your ring, freshly polished, leaves a dark halo on the finger and edges reacting with the Ph of your skin. It can also happen in the warmer months when sweating is profuse. You can remove the blackening by rubbing your finger and the inside of the ring with ordinary baking soda, rinsing with running water only.
We hope this has been helpful. Thank you for your attention, and we hope you enjoy your shopping. Rock on!