Regular jewelers must be confused about how to care for different jewelry and how to keep it sparkling for a long time. Whether it's pearls or diamonds, jewelry is only beautiful if it's shiny enough, so it's important to take care of it. Here are some tips to keep in mind when caring for your jewelry.
How to Clean and Store Your Jewelry?
One of the most important things to do when you own a precious gemstone is to make sure that you take good care of it.
- There are different ways that you can take care of your gemstones and keep them in pristine condition. You can get them cleaned and polished, which will help to remove any dirt or grime that has accumulated on them over time. You can also use a special cloth like a chamois to keep your gemstones clean without damaging the surface.
- In addition, you should always try to store your gemstones in an environment where they will be safe from dust and other particles. This includes storing them in an airtight container or wrapping them in tissue paper before putting them away for storage.
Different gemstones should be maintained variedly according to their materials.
Diamond
To remove grease, carefully scrub the diamond with warm water and a soft toothbrush. Diamonds are resistant to heat and wear; however mechanical cleaning could harm the diamond's surface. As a result, we always advise manually cleaning your diamonds.
Keep your diamonds in a fabric-lined jewelry case or different compartments of a jewelry box whether working out, cooking, cleaning, or sleeping. To avoid diamonds rubbing against one another or other jewelry, you can also wrap each one in tissue paper separately.
Peridot
Peridots should be cleaned in the same way as diamonds are. Perspiration exposure can damage the surface of peridots, thus it's crucial to frequently clean them. Additionally, because the stone is so fragile, applying chemicals or heat could shatter the gem or harm its quality.
Turquoise
With a soft, clean silver polishing cloth and mild dish soap, caring after your turquoise gemstone is quite easy. It is also necessary to use a soft jewelry-cleaning brush.
Once it has been thoroughly cleaned, the stone should be kept in an airtight plastic bag to prevent tarnishing from moisture in the air. You can then store this in your jewelry box until you need it again.
Amethyst
Use caution while handling this wonderful stone because high temperatures might cause discoloration or scratching. Before cleaning the kitchen or washing your hands, remove any amethyst jewelry you may be wearing because steam and hot water can cause discoloration. Similarly, keep your amethysts out of direct sunlight to prevent damage from ultraviolet rays, which can alter their look.
Ruby
Gently clean the ruby with warm water, detergent, and a soft brush. The use of mechanical cleaning removes the oil added to the surface of the ruby, so we always advise to hand washing your stones, however, ultrasound cleaning also maintains the high-quality sparkle of your stone. Like most gemstones, avoid storing rubies in bags with other stones and store them separately to prevent damage to other softer gems.
Pearl
To clean your pearls, all you need is a gentle, wet cloth. With a soft soapy solution, wipe the surface and get rid of any stains. The surface of the pearls could become discolored if you dip them in the solution. Pearls require air to preserve the superior bright sheen, unlike most gemstones. Avoid sealed bags and plastic containers at all costs, and stay out of the sun.
Opal
Use warm, soapy water and a soft cleaning brush to clean your opal jewelry, just like you would for stones like emeralds and topaz. Opals are extremely sensitive to pressure, heat, and moisture, so exercise caution when handling them. Before keeping the opal in a plastic bag or wrapping it in soft fabric, make sure to completely dry it off.
Sapphire
To carefully clean the stone's surface, use warm, soapy water and a gentle brush. Because sapphires are soft stones, it's crucial to keep your lovely blue jewelry out of the reach of diamonds' sharp edges.
Topaz
With a delicate brush that has been bathed in warm water, gently clean topaz jewelry. To prevent this gemstone from harming softer stones, store it separately from other stones. Jewelry pouches are a simple storage solution.
Emerald
Use warm water and a delicate cleaning brush to clean your emeralds. Ask your dependable jewelry professional for their advice to determine whether the stone needs oiling if it does not appear to be "as good as new." To prevent scratches, keep your emerald jewelry in separate jewelry box compartments to preserve its beautiful brilliance.
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