What is Sterling Silver?
Silver is a precious metal and much like gold it is too fine to be 
made in a 100% form.  To make it durable for jewelry, pure silver 
(999 fineness) is often alloyed with small quantities of copper 
(7.5%), thus comes sterling silver (92.5% or .925). Copper is added 
to strengthen the silver and make it durable to be use as a 
decorative or in fashionable jewelry.

How to Care for your Sterling Silver
We take pride in our work and set high standards in the craftsmanship 
of our hand crafted jewelry. As with every product its life span will 
depend on the care you give it. These are some helpful hints on how 
to look after your DMD pieces.

1. To maintain the original condition of your silver jewelry, polish 
your pieces regularly using a non-abrasive cleaning cloth.

2. Soap and water will also help keep your silver looking good. 
Remember do not dry silver off with  paper towels or tissues, always 
use a soft cloth.

3. When you are not wearing your silver jewelry, store them in a 
cool, dry place. Zip-lock bag and individual cloth pouches are ideal 
for this and will help prevent both tarnishing or scratching by other 
pieces.

 High polish finish,you can use a soft polishing cloth or cream to 
brighten it up. If it appears that the sterling has darkened, due to 
excessive sweating or exposure to a pool or jacuzzi, you can use a 
toothbrush and baking soda toothpaste,or a liquid, such as Tarnex.You 
can also leave it alone and it may return to normal in a day or 
two.If you use a polishing cloth on the matte finish, you will change 
the finish from matte to high polish. For jewelry with stones, to 
maintain the maximum brilliance on the stone and limit the need for 
professional cleaning,it is recommended that you remove the ring when 
applying lotion, and when in the shower to prevent soap buildup on 
the stone. Simple cleaning can be done with a toothbrush and dishsoap.