Here's a question:
Do you polish your silver pieces at all? I'm convinced that my farandole necklace s plated with something because I have never had a silver piece stay so bright and shiny for so long. Usually unplated earrings and necklaces need polishing or they start tarnishing. I don't have this problem with bracelets.
At any rate, I have 2 pieces of H silver that I picked up secondhand that benefited from polishing. I'm wondering if it is just luck?
Hello
Junkenpo,
Interesting to hear your experiences, and am curious to hear what others do.
So far, my only piece of Hermes silver is my Farandole. Soon after purchasing, I lined my Farandole box with several layers of "Pacific Silvercloth", which can be bought by the yard. It's a flannel material that's impregnated with bits of silver. Those bits oxidize, instead of the jewelry, and therefore it helps prevent tarnishing. Jewelry pouches made of this type of flannel material can also be purchased, as can "sliver protection strips", which serve the same purpose. My pouches and strips are by Hagerty.
I recently commented to my sales associate that I was happy that my necklace hadn't started tarnishing yet (I've had mine 3 1/2 months). I'm sure the silver cloth has helped, but she said that when new, their silver is dipped in something to help prevent tarnish. She suggested holding off as long as possible before polishing, so I'll wait until there is visible tarnish.
When I do need to start polishing, I'll use my favorite, gentle, silver polish called "Twinkle". I've used it for years, for silver flatware, and for silver and gold jewelry. I also have a horsehair polishing brush, that can be used to gently get into crevices. I don't mind the patina of fine lines, that silver acquires over time, but I don't like tarnish. I'm happy to polish, as I've always found it to be a relaxing, and satisfying task!
the horse head moves a bit to the side but it doesn't go under like the kelly dog!
