Day-to-day Care
To preserve the polish of your sterling silver jewellery, avoid exposure to household cleaning products, bleach and other strong chemicals. We recommend that you store your silver jewellery in its Tiffany Blue® flannel pouch for safekeeping.
How to Clean Silver Jewellery
1. Apply a small amount of Tiffany’s silver jewellery cleaner to a soft cloth.
2. Gently rub the silver with the cloth several times.
3. Rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water.
4. Blot dry and shine your silver with our polishing cloth or mitts. This will remove the tarnish and restore shine.
We welcome you to bring your Tiffany jewellery in store for professional cleaning.
2. Gently rub the silver with the cloth several times.
3. Rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water.
4. Blot dry and shine your silver with our polishing cloth or mitts. This will remove the tarnish and restore shine.
We welcome you to bring your Tiffany jewellery in store for professional cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Jewellery
In 1851, Tiffany was the first American company to institute the .925 sterling silver standard that is now used around the world. Tiffany only uses sterling silver, one of the most beautiful and lustrous of all metals. Sterling silver is a precious metal and may require cleaning from time to time. With proper care, your silver will retain its beauty and character for many generations to come.
The First Rule of Silver Care
Sterling silver tarnishes, especially when exposed to salt air and products containing sulphur, such as rubber bands and some papers. However, silver that is regularly used typically needs less care, so Tiffany strongly encourages you to wear your silver every day.
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Care
Using a small amount of Tiffany’s silver jewellery cleaner on a soft cloth, gently rub the silver several times. Then rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water and carefully dry. This will remove the tarnish and dullness, keeping your sterling silver beautiful. Please note: chlorine and bleach accelerate tarnishing and should be avoided.
Once cleaned and polished, silver must be kept dry and properly stored. Our Tiffany Blue® flannel bags will protect it from abrasion and offer a degree of tarnish prevention.
Special Considerations
An oxidised finish is the deliberate blackening of crevices in the ornamentation of a silver object to make its decorative details stand out more clearly. Take care as this finish can be removed by overzealous cleaning and polishing.
Tiffany & Co. Flatware and Hollowware
We recommend that you use your silver often. Frequently used silver requires the least amount of care and special attention and best develops the desired patina. Most silver, except for knives, may be placed in the dishwasher for cleaning only, but must be removed before the drying cycle begins. It is better to wash your silver by hand in hot, sudsy water as soon as possible after use. Rinse well in clear hot water and hand dry immediately and thoroughly. For silver that is tarnished, clean with a good quality silver polish and avoid “dip” polishes.
Storing Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Products
Silver should be kept absolutely dry. If your silver is used frequently, keep it away from excessive exposure to air and store it in a tarnish-proof cloth, such as the flannel pouch provided with your Tiffany & Co. silver or a silver storage box.
Good storage boxes are lined with tarnish-proof fabric and have a separate space for each individual piece. If your climate is humid, place a small packet of desiccant crystals inside your storage area, whether it is a closed box or a flannel roll. Avoid contact with rubber bands or other rubber products as the sulphur in rubber causes tarnishing and corrosion.
For enquiries regarding professional polishing of Tiffany & Co. merchandise, we invite you to visit one of our stores or contact a Client Care expert at 0800 891 47. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 19h00.
In 1851, Tiffany was the first American company to institute the .925 sterling silver standard that is now used around the world. Tiffany only uses sterling silver, one of the most beautiful and lustrous of all metals. Sterling silver is a precious metal and may require cleaning from time to time. With proper care, your silver will retain its beauty and character for many generations to come.
The First Rule of Silver Care
Sterling silver tarnishes, especially when exposed to salt air and products containing sulphur, such as rubber bands and some papers. However, silver that is regularly used typically needs less care, so Tiffany strongly encourages you to wear your silver every day.
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Care
Using a small amount of Tiffany’s silver jewellery cleaner on a soft cloth, gently rub the silver several times. Then rinse the silver thoroughly in warm water and carefully dry. This will remove the tarnish and dullness, keeping your sterling silver beautiful. Please note: chlorine and bleach accelerate tarnishing and should be avoided.
Once cleaned and polished, silver must be kept dry and properly stored. Our Tiffany Blue® flannel bags will protect it from abrasion and offer a degree of tarnish prevention.
Special Considerations
An oxidised finish is the deliberate blackening of crevices in the ornamentation of a silver object to make its decorative details stand out more clearly. Take care as this finish can be removed by overzealous cleaning and polishing.
Tiffany & Co. Flatware and Hollowware
We recommend that you use your silver often. Frequently used silver requires the least amount of care and special attention and best develops the desired patina. Most silver, except for knives, may be placed in the dishwasher for cleaning only, but must be removed before the drying cycle begins. It is better to wash your silver by hand in hot, sudsy water as soon as possible after use. Rinse well in clear hot water and hand dry immediately and thoroughly. For silver that is tarnished, clean with a good quality silver polish and avoid “dip” polishes.
Storing Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Products
Silver should be kept absolutely dry. If your silver is used frequently, keep it away from excessive exposure to air and store it in a tarnish-proof cloth, such as the flannel pouch provided with your Tiffany & Co. silver or a silver storage box.
Good storage boxes are lined with tarnish-proof fabric and have a separate space for each individual piece. If your climate is humid, place a small packet of desiccant crystals inside your storage area, whether it is a closed box or a flannel roll. Avoid contact with rubber bands or other rubber products as the sulphur in rubber causes tarnishing and corrosion.
For enquiries regarding professional polishing of Tiffany & Co. merchandise, we invite you to visit one of our stores or contact a Client Care expert at 0800 891 47. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 19h00.
Sterling silver tarnishes when exposed to salty air, chlorine, sulphur, humidity, perspiration, cosmetics, household bleach and other strong chemicals. To prevent tarnish as much as possible, we recommend that you store your fine jewellery in a safe, dry place when engaging in the following activities:
Storing sterling silver in the Tiffany Blue® flannel pouch provided with your purchase will help prevent tarnish.
- Performing household and outdoor chores
- Showering, bathing or swimming in pools, hot tubs, hot springs and the ocean
- Using lotion, hair products, fragrances and other cosmetics
- Exercising at the gym or during contact sports
- Preparing meals
Storing sterling silver in the Tiffany Blue® flannel pouch provided with your purchase will help prevent tarnish.
The Tiffany Silver Care Kit restores the shining brilliance of your favourite sterling silver jewellery. The kit comes with a 125 ml bottle of silver polish cream, a 125 ml bottle of silver polish spray and a 17.5 x 12.5 cm silver polishing cloth. Preserve the beauty of your sterling silver Tiffany pieces.
Keep silver absolutely dry when storing. If your silver is used frequently, keep it away from excessive exposure to air and store it in a tarnish-proof cloth, such as the flannel pouch provided with your Tiffany & Co. silver or a silver storage box. Good storage boxes are lined with tarnish-proof fabric and have a separate space for each individual piece. If your climate is humid, place a small packet of desiccant crystals inside your storage area, whether it is a closed box or a flannel roll. Avoid contact with rubber bands or other rubber products. The sulphur in rubber causes tarnishing and corrosion.
Oxidised silver is deliberately tarnished, which creates a black sheen for an antique or discoloured appearance. Due to its tarnished nature, caring instructions for oxidised silver differs from traditional, non-oxidised silver materials.
You should avoid using a silver polish as this will strip the oxidised finish from the silver. Instead, we recommend cleaning your oxidised silver by using a dry, clean cloth to avoid scratching. Only clean oxidised silver when necessary.
You should avoid using a silver polish as this will strip the oxidised finish from the silver. Instead, we recommend cleaning your oxidised silver by using a dry, clean cloth to avoid scratching. Only clean oxidised silver when necessary.
Tiffany & Co. offers a range of care services and resources to help you care for your most adored pieces.
Cleaning & Care services include:
Cleaning & Care services include:
- Complimentary cleaning, offered on site
- Complimentary resizing for all solitaire diamond ring purchases
- Diamond valuations
- Engagement ring and diamond consultations
- Engraving
- Jewellery polishing
- Watch maintenance, battery changes, strap replacement and bracelet shortening
- Prong checks
- Repairs
- Resizing
Polishing silver is done to remove tarnish and shine silver pieces and should only be done a few times in the lifetime of a piece. This is because every time silver is polished, metal is removed from the piece.
Tiffany & Co. provides professional polishing services to clients for a fee. Polishing services are not done in store and take up to two weeks to complete.
Clients can drop items off at a nearby Tiffany location or mail it in for polishing. If mailing in your silver to be polished, please follow the instructions listed below:
Download our Repair Form.
Print form and complete all information.
Enclose form with item to be repaired.
Send item and form, via an insured shipping method, to:
Tiffany & Co.
66 Boulevard De Waterloo
7B1000 Brussels
Tiffany & Co. provides professional polishing services to clients for a fee. Polishing services are not done in store and take up to two weeks to complete.
Clients can drop items off at a nearby Tiffany location or mail it in for polishing. If mailing in your silver to be polished, please follow the instructions listed below:
Tiffany & Co.
66 Boulevard De Waterloo
7B1000 Brussels
