Over time sterling silver becomes dull and tarnished.  This is due to a chemical reaction that silver has to being exposed to moisture in the air.  Since many of Sweet Harriet's rings are made with hypo-allergenic sterling silver they will undergo colour changes if not worn frequently.  However, with this easy and natural tarnish-removing DIY, you can turn back the clock on your Sweet Harriet treasures.  

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YOU WILL NEED:

tarnished jewelry

2 bowls

boiling water

aluminum foil

baking soda

a cotton towel

a spoon or tongs

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Step 1:  line a bowl with aluminum foil

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Step 2:  Fill the other bowl with boiling water

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Step 3:  Stir a tablespoon of baking soda into the water until completely dissolved

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Step 4:  Place your tarnished jewelry at the bottom of the foil-lined bowl

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Step 5:  Pour your baking soda-water solution into the foil-lined bowl until your silver pieces are completely covered

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Step 6:  Let the mixture sit and watch the magic happen.  You will be able to see the silver brighten instantly!  Depending on how tarnished the silver is, you may need to let it sit for several minutes.  

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Step 7:  When the silver has brightened to your satisfaction, fish them out of the solution.

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Step 8:  Dry them off with a clean cotton towel and admire your like-new sparkly silver jewels!

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xo Michelle