What is the reason why silver earrings turn black?

Many women have the habit of wearing earrings, and now a small number of men have started wearing earrings. The most common earrings now are silver earrings. Those who wear silver earrings must pay attention to maintenance. If you find that the earrings have turned black, you can first clean them with toothpaste, then wipe them clean with pure cotton cloth, you can also wipe them with lipstick, etc. So what are the main reasons that cause silver earrings to turn black?

What is the reason why silver earrings turn black?

First of all, silver will oxidize and turn black when it comes into contact with air. There is also oxygen in water, so silver may oxidize and turn black regardless of whether it is exposed to water or not.

Secondly, silver jewelry turns black because silver reacts chemically with sulfur in the air to form black silver sulfide. When wearing silver earrings, the human body's sweat contains sulfur, ammonia, etc., and the air also contains substances such as hydrogen sulfide and nitric oxide, which will cause the surface of the silver jewelry to be oxidized, and then discolored and lose its luster. The blackening of the tremella ear studs is also related to the acidity and alkalinity of human sweat. If the sweat is acidic, the tremella ear studs will turn black faster.

Although the appearance of the silver earrings does not change much after they turn black, you will always feel uncomfortable every time you wear them, so you need to clean them quickly.

What should I do if my silver earrings turn black?

1. Toothpaste cleaning method: Toothpaste is a good stain remover. Just squeeze a little toothpaste on the white earrings, wipe it with a small towel until small bubbles appear or brush it lightly with a toothbrush, rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

2. Friction with pure cotton fabric: You can use rough cloth to wipe the surface of the silver earrings, but the fabric should not be too hard. For example, denim fabric is a good choice.

3. Wipe lipstick: Apply lipstick on the cloth and wipe the blackened surface of the silver earrings with the cloth.

4. Cleaning with silver cleaning water: If it is really impossible to clean it, you can scrub it with silver cleaning water and wipe it dry with cotton cloth after washing.

5. Cleaning in a silver jewelry store: Take the silver earrings to a jewelry store for cleaning and polishing, and their luster will be restored, but this will cost a certain amount of money.

The nature of silver earrings is not particularly stable, so it is normal for the surface to turn black. Currently, diamond, K-gold and platinum earrings are popular on the market. Earrings made of this material are stable in nature and not prone to discoloration. Friends who often experience blackening of their silver earrings may wish to consider these.