{"id":12594,"date":"2017-05-17T13:22:01","date_gmt":"2017-05-17T13:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gemstoneuniverse.com\/blog\/?p=12594"},"modified":"2021-09-16T12:52:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T12:52:33","slug":"tarnishing-silver-shine-ring-pendant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gemstoneuniverse.com\/blog\/natural-fine-planetary-talismans\/tarnishing-silver-shine-ring-pendant\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Tarnishing and How to Get the Silver Shine Back on your Ring and Pendant?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi, I need help. The Gemstone Pendant\/ ring I ordered from you have turned Green\/ Black. Are you using Pure Silver? What is the Cause of it?<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Statue<\/a> Statue of Liberty Showing Tarnish<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is Tarnish\/ Tarnishing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tarnish is a thin layer of corrosion that forms over copper, brass, silver, aluminium, magnesium and other similar metals as their outermost layer undergoes a chemical reaction.<\/p>\n

It often appears as a dull, gray or black film or coating over metal. Only the top few layers of the metal react, and the layer of tarnish seals and protects the underlying layers from reacting.<\/p>\n

Tarnish actually preserves the underlying metal in outdoor use, and in this form is called patina. <\/em><\/p>\n

Cause of Tarnishing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sterling silver tarnishes because of the copper alloy, which when exposed to the elements, such as moisture and skin acids, will affect the copper turning it greenish.\u00c2\u00a0 The Statue of Liberty is a good example( See Above)<\/p>\n

\"999<\/a> 999 Fine Silver will also tarnish over a period of time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eventually all Sterling Silver Jewelry\u00c2\u00a0tarnishes over a period of time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tarnish is a product of a chemical reaction between a metal and a non-metal compound, especially oxygen and sulphur dioxide.<\/p>\n

It is usually a metal oxide, the product of oxidation. Sometimes it is a metal sulphide. The metal oxide sometimes reacts with water to make the hydroxide; and carbon dioxide to make the carbonate.<\/p>\n

What Tarnishes More Pendant or ring?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pendants get more tarnished frequently as compared to finger rings as the finger ring comes in contact with soap solutions etc more frequently throughout the day due to the washing of hands its. The Soap solutions Keeps the finger ring relatively freer from tarnish as compared to a pendant.<\/p>\n

Is there any metaphysical or spiritual reason for Tarnish?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There does not seem to be any significant data that establish a spiritual co-relations between tarnish etc however as per the statistical data available with us since rings or pendants set with Gem of Rahu( Hessonite), Gems of Saturn( Blue Sapphire, Iolite, Amethyst) and Gem of Ketu( Cat\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Eye Chrysoberyl has shown be the rings\/ pendants getting the fastest Tarnish.<\/p>\n

Some Patrons report this process to akin of speedy removal of severe negative Karma associated with these tough malefic planets.<\/p>\n

How to Remove the Tarnish and Get the Shine Back?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Tarnish<\/a> Tarnish On Left and Same Flask on right after cleaning with Baking Soda<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Good news is that tarnish removal in a ring or pendant is just a 5 minute process and you will set it to showroom shine levels in this time.<\/p>\n

A simple and effective method is taking a toothbrush with soft bristles, moisten it with water, then dip it in baking soda, so it forms a paste.\u00c2\u00a0 Gently scrub the sterling Jewelry with this mixture and rinse under warm water.\u00c2\u00a0 Then pat dry with a lint free cloth\/ Soft clean cloth.\u00c2\u00a0 Your ring\/ pendant is as good as new. You can also replace baking soda with White Toothpaste\/ Powder with the same effect.
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