Why is your Polki jewelry turning black?

You are all set to go to the party tonight.

Dress. Check.
Makeup. Check.
Jewelry…….

To your dismay your statement Polki set has blackened over time. And it has lost its luster.

Picture Credit: Aurus Jewels

Why did that happen? One reason: Silver turns black on exposure to moisture

Now you may ask - how did silver sneak into my gold jewelry? The answer lies in how ALL Polki is set and why fine craftsmanship is important when looking to buy jewelry.

Polki jewelry creation starts with raw Polki strips. These strips are delicate and have no shine of their own (the cut made to Polki is what makes the natural diamond shine). They are translucent or have a yellowish-tinge.



Imagine how a transparent glass sheet is turned into a glowing mirror by adding silver colored background. In a similar fashion, the raw polkis are then set into pure silver daank. This daank covered piece of diamond is then put into gold to seal the silver layer and molded into the base of the necklace. 



Poor craftsmanship can leave room for moisture to come in contact with this silver layer and turn your jewelry black.

Which is why we recommend that you:

First, buy polki jewelry from experienced sources and store it is box of its own such that it does not come in contact with moisture from the air.

Second, let your jewelry be the last thing you wear while getting ready. For polki rings, always take it off your finger before washing hands to ensure moisture does not come in contact.

And third, pay no heed to articles that suggest you to clean polki jewelry using a wet cloth. If your jewelry turns black, take it to your nearest jeweler who are often happy to clean it at a no to minimal cost.

After all it is a heirloom piece that you want to pass down the generations and still look the same.