To best preserve its natural beauty and keep it looking pristine, your gemstone jewelry should be suitably cared for.
Special Advice and Caring for your gemstone
Your jewelry deserves the best care. A few simple points to remember can ensure the upkeep of your pieces. Always remove jewelry when engaging in activities that risk impact or exposure to chemicals or heat such as sports or housework.
Always put jewelry on last; after clothing, lotions, cosmetics, perfume.
Always be careful when removing jewelry – never pull on gems.
Arrange your jewelry separately in a suitable jewelry box with compartments or individual pouches.
Carefully wipe jewelry with a soft lint-free cloth after wearing to remove any oil and salts.
Clean jewelry on occasion with a cleaning solution, suitable mechanical cleaner or simply warm soapy water. Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. (See individual gem requirements)
Clean jewelry on occasion with a cleaning solution, suitable mechanical cleaner or simply warm soapy water. Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner. (See individual gem requirements)
Opals also require special care. Never use an ultrasonic, never use ammonia, and avoid heat and strong light that can dry out the water in Opals.
Organic gems like Pearls, Coral, and Amber should only be wiped clean with a moist cloth. Due to their organic nature, these gems are both soft and porous. Be careful about chemicals in hairspray, cosmetics, or perfume; over time they can damage Pearls in particular.
Stones that have a Mohs hardness of 7 or less are subject to scratching; harder stones are less susceptible, but still subject to chipping and fracture.
