Constellation Choker Sterling Silver

A sterling silver choker necklace is just like any other piece of jewelry that requires proper care. While our jewelry is built to last, there are standard care instructions for all jewelry to make it last as long as possible. Proper handling of sterling silver chains means it will last you longer and you can save time and money on getting your items cleaned.

Ultimately, the way in which you wear your silver choker will be the main thing to consider with how you care for it. The more you wear your items, the more at risk they are of wear and tear. Most of the conditions that your choker would be exposed to is actually while you’re wearing it. You are responsible for making good choices and judgment when wearing your pieces for longevity. The first and foremost thing to consider is purchasing a good-quality sterling silver choker to start with, as cheap items will break quickly. To tell if it’s good quality, it should be at least 92% sterling silver.

In our day-to-day life, we are exposed to chemicals such as makeup or cosmetics, which isn’t something that you should let impact your jewelry. Because choker necklaces sit close to your face and skin, it means that it’s a chemical that will likely touch and in turn, impact the silver.

Perfume is another chemical that will react with sterling silver chokers. While you may only be using a small amount daily, the little bits will add up and may make a big difference to the colour of your chain. In order to prevent it ruining your silver choker, ensure you’re not spraying directly onto the chain and only use a small amount.

Oils and moisturizers, while good for our skin, are not great for the longevity of our sterling silver chokers.  If you are wearing a choker and you have moisturized your neck, it is another chemical that can impact your chain.  In addition to this, if you have oily skin and this is also on your choker, it may find that it attracts a lot of dirt quickly, which can erode the metals

When you shower or swim, ensure that you take your sterling silver choker off first as there is chorine in water, which can impact your necklace. When you expose your jewelry directly to this metal, it can cause discoloration and also cause it to wear out the silver. In addition to the chorine, shampoo and body wash and the chemicals used in these also cause impact to your sterling silver jewelry, which will negatively impact it.

We recommend putting your choker on after you have finished your hair as hair spray and other hair products can fall or get into the links on your choker. These chemicals can have a negative reaction with the metal. Check out our fine collection of gold earrings, gold hoop earrings & choker necklace today.

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