Silver bracelets are yellow: simple anti-tarnish fix

Summary for silver bracelets are yellow Discussion

silver bracelets are yellow because the silver is oxidizing and tarnishing, according to the question from Venus Li, who said the color change was unacceptable on pearl bracelets. The only answer in the thread comes from an unnamed respondent who recommends using a good silver anti-tarnish treatment or applying a clear lacquer over the bracelets. Both options are presented as ways to improve tarnish resistance and help prevent the yellow discoloration. No other causes or fixes are discussed, so the practical takeaway is to protect the silver surface with a suitable anti-tarnish finish or coating before the bracelets are used or shipped.

Dear sirs,

We are producing a batch of pearls with silver bracelets. However, the silver becomes oxidization, the color has been changed to yellow. Of course none can accept this kind quality. Please let us know any idea / solution base on this situation. Thanks a lot!

Venus Li
Jewellery mfgr – Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, China
2004

A. Venus

Please find a good Silver anti tarnish and use it over the bracelets. Or use a clear lacquer. Both can help improve tarnish resistance.

Regards

asif_nurie
Asif Nurie [deceased] – New Delhi, India

With deep sadness we acknowledge the passing of Asif on Jan 24, 2016