1. Keep your jewelry away from the following because the chemicals can break down the silver plating and cause the jewelry to tarnish:
• water
• dishwashing soap
• lotion
• perfume
• silver cleaner
• other harsh chemicals
2. Your jewelry should be the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off. Wait for all lotions and perfumes to dry before putting jewelry on. Take jewelry off while you shower or swim.
3. Store your jewelry properly. Store in an air tight container/baggie. Air can speed up the oxidizing process.
4. Paint ring with clear nail polish to keep plating from breaking down (you should repeat this process occasionally).