How To Prevent Fashion Earrings From Tarnishing?

How To Prevent Fashion Earrings From Tarnishing?

We always want to extend the life of our jewelry to get the best value on it. Even more so when that particular jewelry has sentimental value for us.

But like any other jewelry, fashion earrings will eventually tarnish and fade especially if you’re not taking care of it well. Some earrings are made with materials that are non-tarnish that may be more forgivable in this area. But those earrings are usually on the higher end of the price list.

So how can you prevent your costume earrings from tarnishing in the first place? Here are some tried and tested tips from us:

  1. Buy Earrings With Plastic Posts

Not everyone is aware that there are earrings that have plastic posts. The post is the part of the earring where you hook it into your ear piercing.

This is a brilliant way to keep your earrings looking new and tarnish-free. Most of the time, the earring post will tarnish or fade first because of the friction and the natural oils from your body. Since the earring post is the part where it’s always in contact with your skin, having it made of plastic will completely remove the risk of having your jewelry tarnish.

Plus, it’s also a cheap way to find hypoallergenic earrings!

  1. Sort Your Earrings Properly

sort your fashion earrings properly

You can’t just leave your jewelry in a pile and expect them to be fine after a couple of months. Storing your jewelry properly is a huge part of taking care of them.

Aside from organizational reasons, sorting your jewelry, especially earrings will also prevent them from tarnishing or having a surface fade.

To sort your earrings properly, do an inventory first. Group your earrings into metal types and then separate them on the nature of your earrings. Keep fine jewelry from your fashion jewelry and the same goes with costume jewelry.

You can buy a designated jewelry box where there are small, separate squares to store your earrings per pair. If you don’t have one of those, make sure that it’s well organized and separated on a trinket or jewelry tray.

  1. Don’t Store Your Earrings In Humid Places

It’s a huge and expensive mistake to store any of your jewelry in damp and humid places. This is like sending an invitation to molds and other icky substances to wreck all your jewelry, including your earrings.

keep earrings from Humid places

Also, exposure to high humidity is one of the main reasons that your jewelry tarnishes. If you’re living in a pretty hot place, you can store your jewelry where there’s an air-conditioning unit or a dehumidifier. But normally, having silica gel packets inside your jewelry box will do the trick.

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  1. Keep Your Earrings In A Dark Location

If you know that you’re not going to use your earrings for a couple of days, keep them in a jewelry box and store it in a dark location where the sunlight won’t reach them. Constant exposure to sunlight while in storage will make the inside of the box very humid and it’ll ruin your earrings.

You can simply place it inside your closet or cabinet. Just make sure that it’s a dry and dark location. If you have a jewelry plate on your nightstand or vanity desk, it’s always a good practice to only leave the pieces that you’re going to wear daily.

  1. Invest In A Non-Tarnish Spray

There are earrings that will tarnish in just a couple of month’s use. Jewelry tarnishing is basically inevitable in pieces that aren’t fine jewelry or in an upper price tag.

But you can prevent that by applying a non-tarnish spray every now and then. These sprays are always available online and you can even ask your local jewelry boutique if they have them. There are also other jewelry sprays specifically made for your jewelry to keep their sparkle or make them hypoallergenic.

When spraying, make sure to pay extra attention to the earring post since it’s the part of the jewelry that is in constant contact with your skin. What you can do is spray the solution on a microfiber cloth and gently wipe it on your earrings until dry.

Do this as instructed by the product. If you wear the earrings daily, consider doing it a couple of times more than what is recommended.

  1. Keep Any Liquids and Moisture From It

The number one enemy of every piece of jewelry is liquid. This is even more important when it comes to earrings.

You might be tempted to keep your earrings on while you shower or work out where you’re going to sweat a lot but don’t give into it. Always keep your jewelry away from any liquid especially if it’s not made from expensive metals that are basically waterproof.

Also, liquids don’t only mean water. This also includes your make-up, moisturizer, or anything that you put on your skin while you get ready. The best way to go about it is to wear your jewelry after you did all your getting-ready routine where the products that you used are already well-set on your skin.

  1. Do A Routine Cleaning For Your Earrings

Our body produces a lot of moisture, sweat, and other fluids that greatly affect your jewelry in the long run. More so when it comes to earrings since people sweat regularly on the face and neck.

Do a Routine Cleaning

Over time, that fluids will accumulate on your jewelry and every dirt or small debris will get stuck to it. No matter how careful you are with your earrings, it’s still bound to happen.

So make sure to clean your jewelry now and then. It’s a good practice to wipe your earrings with a microfiber cloth every time you take them off and put them in your jewelry box. That way, you keep it moisture-free and avoid immediate tarnishing.

You can also schedule a routine jewelry cleaning. You can also your local jewelry boutique to do this or you can do it on your own. Use mild soap (there are also liquid soaps made for jewelry) and gently use a brush with soft bristles to remove any dirt or buildup. Rinse, wipe, and air dry your earrings completely before storing them.

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