ABOUT STERLING SILVER: WHAT S925 REALLY MEANS, WHY IT TARNISHES, AND HOW TO CARE FOR IT

Introduction

About Sterling Silver — A Few Things You Might Not Want to Miss

Every piece of VERA MUSE silver jewelry is made with S925 sterling silver. "S925" means it contains 92.5% silver, with the remaining 7.5% made up of other metals (usually copper). This ratio keeps the silver from being too soft—so it feels just right when you wear it.

More importantly, ours is S925 sterling silver throughout—not silver-plated, not just the ear posts, but the entire necklace and the entire pair of earrings. This matters to us, because what you wear on your skin shouldn't be a lie on the surface.

Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish?

Now, about sterling silver tarnishing—we want you to know: silver tarnishing is normal. It's not a defect, and it's not your fault.

Silver naturally reacts with sulfur dioxide in the air, forming black silver sulfide—that's oxidation. Everyone's sweat pH is different, everyone's environment is different, and even how often you wear a piece affects how quickly it tarnishes. So if your silver darkens, please don't worry. It really doesn't mean anything—it's just silver doing what silver does.

What to Do If Your Silver Tarnishes

If it does tarnish, don't panic. Here's how to bring it back:

Step 1: Start with a silver polishing cloth.
It gently buffs away the dark surface layer and restores over 80% of the shine.

Step 2: For heavier oxidation, use silver polish cream or silver dip.
But never soak in silver dip for more than 5 seconds. Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely right after.

Daily Care: The Simplest Habit

Daily care is even simpler: after each wear, wipe away sweat with a dry cloth, then store it in a zip bag or velvet pouch to keep out the air. This alone will greatly slow down oxidation.

It takes less than 30 seconds—but it makes a real difference.

Conclusion

We believe a piece of sterling silver that's been well cared for can stay with you for a very, very long time.

S925 sterling silver throughout. Real materials. Care that lasts.