Cleaning and caring for silver jewelry is simple to do if you follow a few basic rules. Your silver jewelry should always shine with a little care and maintenance. When you buy silver jewelry, the first thing to remember is that silver is a soft metal. Even a heavy silver ring will bend if enough force is added to it, i.e. you should take off your ring before lifting anything heavy. Another thing to bear in mind is how you store your jewelry when it is not being worn....