Tarnish

Sterling silver 101 - Why it tarnishes, rhodium plating, and why you should avoid hot tubs.

Sterling silver 101 - Why it tarnishes, rhodium...

Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper (sometimes other metals). That copper is necessary for strength, but makes the alloy more reactive. When...

Sterling silver 101 - Why it tarnishes, rhodium...

Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish? Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper (sometimes other metals). That copper is necessary for strength, but makes the alloy more reactive. When...