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How to Blacken Silver Jewelry

MettleByAbby.com Blackened (or oxidized) jewelry is beautiful! It's bold, stunning and really gives gemstones and gold a contrasting POP! But, (rings especially) the oxidation fades quickly. So, how did the silver get such a nice black color in the first place? How can you get that back? I've got you! Here's a quick little video and infographic to help you do this at home! Materials: soap (dish soap is best) glass cup plastic tongs or paintbrush with wood or plastic handle Liver of Sulphur Extended Life Gel (you can get it on Amazon here) polishing cloth toothbrush or similar brush Important Considerations: do this in a ventilated area follow safety on the bottle (don't eat it, get it in your eye or on your skin...) don't do this to pieces with soft or fragile stones (like Pearls or Opals) there are a lot of beauty products that have sulphur in them and you might not have to order any! (the Proactive Mask has enough sulphur to oxidize your jewelry!) don't put any metal other than your jewelry in the sulphur solution only put silver and gold jewelry in the solution (silver will turn black and gold will darken) Step 1: WASH You need to get all the oil and dirt off your jewelry. Gently scrub your piece with warm soapy water and a toothbrush. If a piece is particularly dirty, you can soak it for a few minutes first. Rinse off your piece and dry it. Step 2: MIX Screw the top off the sulphur (*pro tip: don't use the lid's pour spout-it's terribly messy.) Dip the end of your paintbrush or tongs into the sulphur and mix it in about half a cup of tap hot water. Don't get any water in the bottle, it'll shorten the shelf life of your sulphur. You want the color to be darker than a lemon peel. Step 3: SOAK Gently drop your cleaned jewelry in the solution and set a timer. Check on your piece about every 5 minutes until you like the color. Don't leave soaking without checking on it, you might get it too dark and it will ruin the finish on your silver. Step 4: RINSE Once you've got the color you want, take your piece out and give it a good rinse and even a quick scrub with the soapy water again. If you'd like, you can dry it off and give it a quick buff with a polishing cloth to add some lovely luster! Step 5: DISPOSE Rinse your sulphur solution down the drain with plenty of water and enjoy your refurbished jewelry!