The answer to this is yes – but don’t worry.
The copper alloy in Sterling Silver can cause silver to ‘tarnish’, causing a black or brownish coating to form on your jewellery. This is easily removed using an Essential Sterling Silver Polishing Cloth and underneath the tarnish your silver will not be damaged. Chemicals such as cleaning products and chlorine can cause damage to silver and so we recommend removing your jewellery before coming into contact with any chemicals. For more tips on cleaning and caring for your jewellery click here.