Jewelry Tip #1
Keeping a piece of chalk in your jewelry box will help keep your sterling silver tarnish free. The chalk will naturally absorb chemical residues and moisture in the air. This also works great on your sterling silverware.
Jewelry Tip #2
To untangle knots from your necklaces, use one of these two great methods. One way is to use a few drops of olive oil on the knot. Then gently roll it around between your thumb and your finger to loosen the knot slightly. At that point using a pin you can work the knot the rest of the way loose. Another great way is to put your necklace in a zip top bag with some baby powder or corn starch. Shake the bag for a few minutes to loosen the knot.
The best method of all is prevention. Hang your necklaces individually on separate hooks, coil necklaces in tidy circles each in a different jewelry box compartment or try threading necklaces separately through a straw before putting in a drawer. This last idea also works great when traveling.
