Silver Guides

• How to Stop Sterling Silver Tarnishing

  Why sterling silver tarnishes, what speeds it up, and the storage and wear habits that keep a piece bright for years.

• 925 vs Sterling Silver: What the Stamp Means

  What 925 and S925 say about silver content, how fineness marks differ from an independently applied hallmark, and why home tests cannot prove purity.

• How to Measure Your Ring Size at Home

  Measure your ring size with a strip of paper or a ring you already own, plus how Australian letter sizes map to US numbers.

• Can You Shower or Swim in Sterling Silver?

  What water, soap, chlorine and salt actually do to sterling silver, and when taking a piece off is worth the trouble.

• How to Clean Tarnished Silver at Home

  A safe method for bringing tarnished sterling back to brightness with things you already own, and the cleaners that do permanent damage.

• Sterling Silver vs White Gold vs Platinum

  How the three white metals compare on colour, durability, upkeep and price, and which one suits everyday wear.