All Loki pieces are made from precious metals, so over time signs of wear are inevitable. However, there are a few things you can do to prolong that initial shine. Avoid wearing in the shower and keep out of salt water/chlorine where possible, especially gold plated items. Polishing cloths are a great way to keep your silver shining, but use sparingly on plated items as you may encourage the plating to come off quicker. Warm, soapy water and an old tooth brush is an old but effective way of polishing your silver. This process is not recommended for plated items.