TheAnswerChicks asked:
I have a ring that not only turns me finger green but the intricate band is turning green as well.
I have a ring that not only turns me finger green but the intricate band is turning green as well.
I have tried silver cleaner, jewelry cleaner and clear nail polish but I can’t get the green out of the ring!! UGH!
Thanks for your help!
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if it turns green then there is copper in it. it is reacting with air to give a green oxide (copper oxide). only way to stop it is to laquer it so no air gets to it. thats chemistry for you. see it is a reason for learning it at school.
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Try vinegar. It cleans coins for me (8
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Sterling silver or white gold (silver in appearance) won’t turn green. Sorry to break this to you, but it’s not “really” silver! You’ll need a ring made out of better materials!
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True silver will not turn green, or turn your finger green. It must be costume jewelry. The material in the ring is reacting with the oils and natural chemicals of your skin.
But try some toothpaste and an OLD toothbrush. The brush will help get into the nooks and crannies of the intricate band, and provide a good scrubbing and the foaming action of the paste should get everywhere. Rinse well with water and pat or air dry. This should help get the green gone. I know it worked for me. Might take some time and effort.
Afterwards, when clean, you can then apply the clear nail polish to make a barrier so that the reaction can’t happen as easily again. Good Luck!
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After you clean it ( both cleaning ideas are good) put a couple of coats of clear nail polish and it should stop turning green. Depending on how much you wear it you will have to repaint it occasionally.