AboutPeter Coombs Expertise I have over 20 years experience in all forms of handmade jewellery, flatware and holloware in precious metals involoving forging, fabrication and finishing.
Also works in aluminium for spectacles and trophies etc
Experience Many Past/Present clients including:
Elton John/Spectacles, la Eyeworks/Spectacles & Jewellery, Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide/Lord Mayoral Medallion, and many others
Expert: Peter Coombs Date: 12/20/2007 Subject: Sterling Silver Cross
Question I purchased a sterling silver cross (stamped 925) from JC Penney's last year for Christmas. A year later, it is turning black and will NOT come clean. I've tried Tarn-X, silver cleaner, club soda, etc., but nothing works. Do you think that this piece of jewelry really isn't sterling and they just said it was? I contacted the store and they won't take it back.
Answer You need to grow up and realise that there is a big wide world out there outside of America.....and maybe get a grip on reality at the same time!
Just because I am unaware of what JC Penny sells, doenst make me inexpert.
Open your eyes and read the answer that I sent you intially. The answer is there, as it is a simple and common problem.
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Sorry for the delay, iut's been crazy busy here in the lead up to Xmas..........
There is no reason a all for them to pretend that something is 925 when it isn't.
Assuming that JC Penny is a large concern - I've never heard of them - it just isnt worth taht much and I cant see that they would risk reputation by selling fakes.
Try some silvo or ask a jeweller to re-polish it.
Obviously it has reacted with your skin and - I'm guessing - your perfume!
