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Why does a silver necklace turn black? How to clean and prevent oxidation?

January 3, 2024

Why does a silver necklace turn black? How to clean and prevent oxidation?

The main reasons for silver necklaces turning black are oxidation reactions and vulcanization. After the oxygen, sulfur, and humidity in the air come into contact with the silver surface, a black layer of silver sulfide (Ag2S) is formed, which is commonly seen as the phenomenon of "silver jewelry turning black". In addition, the sweat secreted by the human skin also contains certain sulfur components, which can cause silver jewelry to oxidize and change color faster when worn for a long time.

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