The acquisition of antique silverware can add a touch of elegance to any home, but before making a purchase it is wise that a consumer obtain a bit of knowledge in the area of silver making prior to making a purchase commitment. There are literally thousands of antique silverware patterns available on the market made ...
Has your favorite silver keepsake become dulled by tarnish? Do you want to restore that like-new shine and luster? What can you do? You could grab a cloth and some silver polish and rub and rinse, rub and rinse, rub and rinse … (you get the picture). Not only is this a bit tedious, but ...
Too acidic, too ineffective, simply wrong for the job – might describe your previous attempts at finding the perfect silver polish. First, may I ask, why do you own silver in the first place? Once that’s cleared the air, I’ll recommend the one polish that has never failed to do its job right from the ...
If you’re a hockey fan, you undoubtedly know about hockey’s holy grail: The Stanley Cup. The most coveted trophy in hockey and arguably all of sports, it’s awarded to the NHL playoff champion at the end of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals. The Cup is surrounded by legends, traditions and more notably, the “Keeper of ...
Cleaning your silver may seem like a major task. With special care and these tips, you will find that it is easier than you think. Silver Cleaning Tips: #1 Before cleaning your silver pieces, dust your collection before cleaning. Dust can be abrasive and scratch your silver’s finish if it is not removed before cleaning. ...
It seems like a nightmare when a spot mysteriously appears on wallpaper. Although most wallpapers manufactured today are said to be washable, despite cleaning instructions, some vinyl wallpaper isn’t that easy to clean. Many times you’ll end up removing a spot of color on the wallpaper before actually removing a dirty spot, and damaged wallpaper ...
If you have the privilege of owning Tiffany Jewelry, than it is very important that you make sure it is cleaned on a regular basis. When it comes to my Jewelry I always want it to look like something that was just purchased, and to still have that shine to it. When it comes to ...
I don’t know about you, but I get so bored with the same old fingernail polish day after day. I love to switch it up based on my mood and very often that means bold and unique. If you’re the same way, try these nail design ideas instead of your basic coat next time. Map ...
As the proud owner of a sterling silver serving tray manufactured by Tiffany & Co., silver jewelry, and even a small picture frame fashioned from the precious metal, I am meticulous about their shine. Anyone who has ever owned a piece of jewelry or other item fashioned from silver or containing silver parts knows that ...
Whatever form your sterling silver is in – antiques, fine jewelry, engraved gift items or tableware – pure sterling silver which is softer than most other metals needs to be properly taken care of and cleaned regularly to maintain its luster and brilliance. As it is soft and delicate, while handling and cleaning sterling silver ...