why silver turns dark / myLot

Philippines

November 13, 2009 6:19pm CST

i used to like silver jewely as this compliments pale skin and dark hair (i think). however, after buying a necklace and a toe ring made of this mineral i have to resort to brushing my silver necklace everytime i take a bath. i use an old toothbrush and a toothpaste. it was a hassle and the moment that necklace got lost i never bought another silver accessory again. why do silver turns dark? i know this isn't always the case...

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cwong77

@cwong77 (2010)

• Malaysia

14 Nov 09

hi Ritchelle, actually not just silver, even gold will turn black for long term wear and tear. I heard from my mum who used to tell us that we need to 'wash' this with some chemical stuff as then it will stay the way we wanted. I send my gold necklace and bracelet to the shop too for annual 'cleaning'. There is a saying that as our body has heat, therefore this mineral accessories will surely turn darker.

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Ritchelle

@Ritchelle (3790)

• Philippines

14 Nov 09

thanks for that information. somebody said that it is because of sweat's acidity that makes silver dark. however, i have another question: they say only those who do not think would wear silver in salt water. i guess i don't know how to think

. any reason you know about?