The main reasons for silver rings turning black on the hand are as follows: long-term uncleanliness, oxidation turning black, chemical corrosion, and sweat influence.
What causes the silver ring to turn black when worn on the hand
1. Long term uncleanliness
After long-term wearing, silver rings will accumulate impurities such as dust and dirt on the surface. If not cleaned for a long time, they will turn black and affect the beauty of the silver ring.
2. Oxidation turns black
When silver rings are exposed to air for a long time, silver ions will react with sulfur ions in the air to produce black oxides, causing the silver ring to turn black and discolor.
3. Chemical corrosion
When using cosmetics, detergents, shower gels, and other products without removing the silver ring, the chemical components will gradually corrode the surface of the silver ring, causing it to turn black.
4. Sweat influence
Sweat presents a certain acidity, and silver rings worn by people who sweat a lot are easily corroded by sweat, which can turn black over time.
How to clean a silver ring when it turns black
1. Toothpaste cleaning
Apply particle free toothpaste to the surface of the silver ring, gently scrub with your hands, and then rinse thoroughly.
2. Cola soaking
Soak the silver ring in diluted cola for about ten minutes and scrub it clean.
3. Wipe with a silver cloth
When purchasing a silver ring, merchants will give away a silver wiping cloth, which can be used regularly to wipe the blackened areas of the ring.
4. Ash wiping
Wrap the cigarette ash in a cotton cloth and wet it, then put the silver ring inside the cigarette ash and rub it. Finally, take it out and rinse off the surface of the cigarette ash.
5. Tea soaking
Prepare some overnight strong tea, keep the tea leaves, soak the blackened silver ring in the tea for about half an hour, and scrub it several times with a soft brush or cloth to achieve the cleaning effect.