When worn regularly, silver usually retains its brightness. If kept on a dresser for long periods of time unworn, it can tarnish or “gray” (depending on the climate you live in). Exposure to products, salt water, or humidity can also affect this. You can easily rid your silver jewelry of tarnish with a simple polish and cloth. We recommend avoiding interactions with harsh chemicals, wearing your jewelry often to retain its natural brightness, and storing pieces in a jewelry box or airtight container when not being worn.