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I\u2019m almost certain you\u2019ve seen a silver object (not necessary a piece of jewelry!) that took a dark gray-black matte color. It is important to know that this is not caused by dirt or dust, and I don’t even think this is due to a beauty flaw! But then what is it exactly and what can be done? We are looking for the answer to this in this blog post!<\/p>

Why can silver discolor?<\/h2>

Be it any real silver object, it will discolor over time. And I have a good and a bad news. The good news is that it’s not your fault. It’s a reason of a completely natural process. The bad news is that there is nothing you can do to stop this process forever. <\/p>

Silver is a precious metal that reacts with the sulfur in its environment, so when silver jewelry encounters it, a black layer is formed on it (silver sulfide). It is important that, unlike rust, it does not damage the material, it just forms a layer on it. You don\u2019t have to worry about sulfur at all, it is completely harmless (in small dose) and occurs in countless places around us, even if we don\u2019t know it. It’s in the air, in thermal water, or just among the ingredients in some cosmetic products. Of course, I don\u2019t suggest you to rush to the bathroom right away and check out all of your creams, but I\u2019ll give you a few tips later on how you can protect your loved silver jewelry from the effects of sulfur.<\/p>

By the way, I think that sulfurization does not detract from the appearance of jewelry – in fact, it rather refines it. The transformation while wearing jewelry is an amazing process that makes them even more unique, but if someone doesn\u2019t like it, it\u2019s worth trying to keep the jewelry in its original condition.<\/p>

Can I prevent the silver jewelry from blackening? <\/h2>

Well, yes and no. Since this is a completely natural process, let’s put it this way, it can be slowed down or by any chance it has already happened, can be corrected. This later is very important, as many people think that a discolored silver jewelry is no longer wearable and has a place in the bottom of a drawer – or worse, in the trash.<\/p>

Here are some tips for keeping your jewelry in good condition:<\/p>