Question:
I make more necklaces and bracelets for my own use than I do for gifts, but I have noticed that the sterling beads have started to tarnish and some of the other beads aren't as shiny as they were. What do you suggest using to clean them when they are mixed together on the same strand? Of the sterling beads, ribbed, diamond cut and even some of the bali beads tarnish the fastest. I have them mixed with with hematite, garnet, lapis and a variety of other stones of various hardness, so I hesitate to use store bought jewelry cleaners, since I've noticed that even silver jewelry cleaner doesn't do much for removing tarnish off my silver chains.


Answer:
The best silver cleaner for jewelry that we have found is called Hagerty Silversmith's Spray Polish and it comes in a blue spray can. You can often times buy it at Ace Hardware in a spray can. Spray it on, let it dry, and use a tooth brush to clean it back off.

It is safe for your other stones including pearls and it does not leave a residue if you brush it well with the tooth brush. It will clean down into the cracks and crevasses of your jewerly and leave it sparkling clean.