I have a silver charm and it looks black because it's oldHow can I restore it to it's original silver color?
I collect silver and this is the method I useIts simple, and it is done safely with common household ingredientsTake a microwave safe bowl and fill it 1/2 full with waterMicrowave the water until it is about as hot as if you were making coffee or teaAdd 1 teaspoon of table salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking sodaStir well, until both are dissolvedNext take a small piece of aluminum foil and put it in the water/salt/baking soda liquidIt will probably float, but then put your charm on the aluminum so that it sinks and the charm is touching the foil and both are under waterLet this sit, a electro-chemical reaction will peel the tarnish offAfter about 30 seconds, pull the charm out and wipe it with a q tip That should bring all the shine back! And this method is gentle on the silverGood luck!
