Can You Oxidise Silver?

Unless the Silver you are using has rhodium plating or some anti-tarnish treatment, undiluted oxidizing solution will turn your silver a very dull, dark black before you can say “tarnish” three times fast!

How can I oxidize silver?

Does silver oxidise easily?

Pure silver, like pure gold, does not rust or tarnish. ... While the addition of copper to the silver is what makes it more durable, copper is also what makes sterling silver more susceptible to tarnishing over time, as it reacts to environmental factors in the air.