Tarnishing can easily be cleaned and is only temporary for silver, it is a natural process that can occur with silver jewelry over time. Wearing your silver jewelry frequently can help prevent tarnishing, as the natural oils in your skin provide a protective barrier. To minimize tarnishing during long periods of storage, we recommend storing your silver jewelry in jewelry boxes, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Some of our designs are gold or Rhodium plated (Rhodium is a metal close to platinum that is very rare and therefore very expensive), for these pieces no tarnishing will occur.