Keep your Van Elly Sterling Silver jewelry clean and lustrous by following these simple steps. With some care, your Van Elly sterling silver jewelry will reward you with a lifetime of beauty and brilliance.

Consider storing your Van Elly sterling silver jewelry as well as other jewelry in an adequate container. A container that locks out air is always recommended, reducing contact with air, thus slowing corrosion. Jewelry stores will carry specialized bags and jewelry boxes that will help prevent your sterling silver jewelry from tarnishing. When storing your jewelry, it is always advisable to keep each piece of jewelry in separate bags and away from other hard items that may scratch your jewelry's surface.

Avoid excessively humid areas, areas with direct sunlight, and other places where jewelry could rub up against other items. Do not store jewelry directly on chemically treated surfaces such as wooden counter tops since they contain chemicals that may promote tarnishing of your sterling silver jewelry.

Chalk: Storing a piece of chalk inside of your jewelry box or container will allow the chalk to naturally absorb chemical residues in the air.

Anti-Tarnish Strips: These strips are usually made from non-toxic materials that absorb tarnish causing agents.

Anti-Tarnish cloths: Similar to the strips, these cloths are either chemically treated or saturated with traces of silver; both absorb sulfur and other corrosive chemicals in the air. These cloths are used to polish your sterling silver jewelry to maintain shine as well as prevent tarnishing.

Silica Packs: These are the little packs you find in medicine bottles and shoe boxes among other places. Highly useful in absorbing moisture in the air, placing them in your jewelry containers will prevent tarnishing of your jewelry.