How to keep the shine alive in a silver show piece?

United States
April 4, 2007 8:05pm CST
We got a very beautiful tea set from a friend as a gift for our anniversary. It is made up of silver and was very glossy when it was new. Now after three years, the shine is gone. It has blackened. Is there any way to get the shine back? Please suggest. Thanks in advance.
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