What does it mean when the silver earrings turn black

People usually find that silver earrings will turn black after wearing for a period of time. This is caused by oxidation. At this time, people need to be more careful when wearing them and try not to get them wet. Otherwise, this situation will happen more frequently. If they turn black, it is best to use toothpaste to clean them, which can remove a lot of stains and achieve a cleaning effect.

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 to do if the 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 properties of silver earrings are not particularly stable, so it is normal for the surface to turn black. Platinum earrings are currently popular on the market. Earrings made of this material are stable and will not change color. For friends who often see their silver earrings turn black, you might as well buy a pair of platinum earrings to wear.