Does our jewellery tarnish?

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The truth is, that all jewellery can tarnish, some slower and some faster than others, depending on what metals are the jewellery made from, and how you wear it - metals such as silver, copper, or nickel will tarnish when elements within the metal oxidize when exposed to air, sweat, or other chemicals (like hand sanitisers, cleaners, etc.). 

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Though, 3 types of metals will not tarnish: 

Platinum - doesn’t react with water or oxygen in the air, tarnish, get oxidized or fade. But platinum is rare and very pricy.

Pure Gold -  is typically unreactive and will not tarnish. 

Stainless Steel - takes a long time and some harsh conditions for it to tarnish.

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How to keep Jewellery from tarnishing?

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• Clean your jewellery with a soft or microfiber cloth at the end of the day.

• Store your gold-plated jewellery in a jewellery box or cotton pouch.

• Separate individual pieces of jewellery or add dividers in your storage box to avoid scratches.

• Avoid applying hand lotions, sunscreens, makeups, hairspray and perfume while wearing your jewellery.

• Always take off your jewellery before a workout, swim and hand-wash, as sweat and water can cause jewellery to tarnish.

• Don't use silver polish, toothpaste or harsh chemical cleansers on gold-plated jewellery.