What is “tarnish resistant” Sterling Silver?
Tarnish is a discoloration of the surface of silver and many other metal items caused by oxidation, it is caused by exposure to air. Ordinary silver alloys, including Sterling Silver, are subject to tarnish and must be polished or plated with a protective metal, such as Rhodium, to block the tarnishing process. Tarnish resistant silver is an entirely new silver alloy. It uses germanium to inhibit (block/prevent) the process of oxidation.
