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Although
gemstones are among the most durable of substances, they do
need some care. Following a few general rules will make sure
that they last for generations still looking like the day
you bought them.
First of all: keep them clean! Rings in particular tend to
collect dust and soap behind the stone, particularly if you
wear them all the time. To clean transparent crystalline
gemstones, simply soak them in water with a touch of
gentle soap. If necessary, use a soft toothbrush to scrub
behind the stone.
Even the hardest gemstone variety can be vulnerable to
breakage if it has inclusions that weaken the crystal
structure. Exercise common sense: if you have a ring set
with a softer gem variety or an included stone, take it off
before strenuous exercise.
Diamonds are very hard but can shatter in two with a single
well-placed blow. Rubies and sapphires are the toughest gems
but even they can chip if hit sharply.
Think twice before putting gems in an ultrasonic cleaner.
Diamonds and rubies and sapphires will be fine but many
other gems may not be: when in doubt, leave it out.
Diamonds, rubies and sapphires, and other single-crystal
gems can be cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to
remove all films and add extra sparkle.
Opaque gemstones like lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite,
require special care. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner and
never use ammonia or any chemical solution. These gem
materials should just be wiped clean gently with a moist
cloth. These gemstones can be porous and may absorb
chemicals, even soap, and they may build up inside the stone
and discolor it.
The reason why these materials need more care than
transparent gemstones is that these materials are
essentially rocks, not crystals of a single mineral. Think
about it: when you put a rock in water, it absorbs the water
and is moist all the way through. A single crystal gem like
sapphire will not absorb water: all the molecules are lined
up so tightly in the crystal that there is no room for water
to enter.
Opals also require special care. Never use an ultrasonic,
never use ammonia, and avoid heat and strong light which 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: they can,
over time, damage pearls in particular.
Store each piece of gemstone jewelry separately so that
harder stones don't scratch softer ones. Almost every
gemstone is much harder than the metal it is set in. Gems
can scratch the finish on your gold, silver or platinum if
you throw your jewelry in a heap in a drawer or jewelry box.
Below here is stone wise tips to keep your gems always
sparkle:
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