This Silverware is delivered to you with a high polish. As the silver is used, the original shine will be replaced by a “patina” or multitude of very fine scratches, which gives Sterling Silver much of its beauty and aesthetic appeal.

Tarnish occurs when silver reacts with sulphur which occurs naturally in the atmosphere and which is present in certain foods (notably eggs).

TO KEEP YOUR STERLING SILVER IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
If you use your silverware frequently, tarnish is unlikely to be a problem; just wash the silver regularly in warm soapy water, rinse in clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Delay in washing after use and in drying after washing can lead to discolouration from food and liquid residues.

The Stainless Steel knife blades are prone to the formation of watermarks if not dried immediately after washing.

Regular washing in dishwashers is not recommended as the relatively soft Sterling Silver may become marked in such a harsh environment.

If your Sterling Silver is used only infrequently, the formation of tarnish can be minimised by keeping the silver in an airtight box or other container. To prevent damage caused by the pieces rubbing together it is advisable to keep silver in the original cloth sleeves.

When your silver requires cleaning this can be done by gentle polishing with a soft cloth and a proprietary cleaner; this should be followed by washing in warm soapy water, then drying and polishing with a soft dry cloth.

If Silver Dip is used for cleaning your silver; do not use it on the knives, as this type of product will discolour the steel blades. Knives should be cleaned with an alternative type of traditional silver polish.

Follow these suggestions and your silverware will become more beautiful with use, acquiring in time the same patina as antique silver.