1. Oxidation: Silver reacts easily with sulfur elements in the air to form silver sulfide, causing the silver ring to turn yellow;
2. Long term non wearing: Silver is relatively active in nature, and if not worn for a long time, it will turn yellow when exposed to air;
3. Wearing with gold: Wearing silver with gold may result in staining or color mixing, causing the silver ring to turn yellow.
What should I do if the silver ring turns yellow
1. Wipe with vinegar
Acetic acid in vinegar can dissolve the black substance on silver rings. Dip a cotton swab in an appropriate amount of white vinegar and gently wipe the blackened area of the silver ring.
2. Tartaric acid cleaning
Prepare tartaric acid, alum, and salt, mix and heat until boiling, then put the silver ring in, soak for ten minutes, take it out, rinse with water, and wipe dry.
3. Wash with silver water
Purchase a bottle of silver washing water online or at a jewelry store, soak the ring in the water for 2-3 seconds, and then rinse it off with water.
4. Alcohol cleaning
Alcohol can effectively remove the black substance on the surface of silver rings. Dip a cotton swab in an appropriate amount of alcohol and apply evenly to the blackened area of the ring. After about five minutes, rinse and dry off.
5. Counter cleaning
The counters selling silver jewelry usually provide free cleaning after-sales service, which can be consulted.