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how do you clean sliver after it has been in a fire...like I have a silver coin that got burnt in a fire its black but not mealted how would you clean it..I have tried washing it in really hot water, scrubbing it, pooring all sorts of cemicals on it, nothing works...help...

Public Comments

1. Have you tried toothpaste or a silver cleaner? .
2. What you want is a chemical known as pickle. It is used in the jewelry trade to remove firescale (the stains that heat causes on the metal). You can order some from www.contenti.com, without having to be a jewelry professional. However, you will also need some sort of pickle pot (a cheap crock pot works quite well for this). Since you only have the one piece, though, I would talk with a local jeweler (one who does repairs and or custom work, not just sells stuff) and ask if they will clean it for you. It will likely be cheaper, and you won't be stuck with a pot of pickle you don't need. Also, a professional will be able to heat pickle (aka. depletion guild) your piece so the stain doesn't return.