The jewelry will keep its color and shine for years to come if you follow these tips. Avoid spraying or applying any alcohol or oil-based products such as; perfume, hairspray, body lotions, cleansers or hair grooming products on or near the jewelry including hair accessory pieces. The alcohol or oil content will cause Lucite beads to crack, will dull the finish and loosen the crystals, and cause metal parts to discolor or tarnish. Never expose jewelry or hair accessory pieces to extreme heat or direct sunlight over long periods of time as this can cause colors to fade. It is best to keep your pieces stored in airtight bags as being exposed to open air for long periods of time can also cause your pieces to tarnish or lose color quicker.

Besides using polishing cloth to remove tarnish, you can make or find your own economically-friendly silver cleaner by using ingredients from your home.

Fluoride toothpaste, with its mild cleaning agents and gentle abrasives, is an effective single-ingredient cleaner for polishing silver. Apply the toothpaste to silver and rub with a clean cloth. Run the silver piece or pieces under running warm water, and dry with a clean cloth. The silver will show immediate improvement (This method is not recommended to be done often).

If your pieces are heavily tarnished and you don’t have the time to clean them, you are suggested to take them to a professional silver cleaner.