Caring for your gemstone jewellery

EASY STEPS / CARE

Elegance Phoenix-Stone Set

     

1. Keep each gemstone set in a different compartment of your jewellery cabinet or in separate     jewellery pouches to avoid them rubbing against each other.
2. Ensure the separate compartments or jewellery pouches are spacious enough to comfortably lay your individual jewellery set. Remember different gemstones have variying levels of hardness and can easily abrase others!
3. For hard, non-porous gemstones**, you can use a very dilute solution of ammonia and rinse with lukewarm water. Then wipe gently with a lint- free cloth. It's safe to do gentle scrubbing with a soft-bristled toothbrush, on stones harder than quartz (moh's hardness of 7). Be careful not to scrub highly polished metal surfaces, as the slight abrasive action of the brush will produce a slightly hazy effect on the metal. A little soaking may be necessary to remove heavier deposits or alternatively you may need to soak your gemstone jewellery for a short period to remove .Please remember to check your jewellery from time-to-time to ensure the removal of the residual deposits. Then remove from solution as soon as desired effect is attained.
4.  Pearls, Coral, and soft, delicate, Porous Stones such as Opal, Turquoise, or Malachite should be  kept away from unclean water and oils to avoid discoloration. You can clean these by wiping gently  with a soft, damp cloth. Do not wear your rings containing these stones while washing dishes or carrying out similar activities.
5. If you are about to apply body or hand lotions, remember to remove your gemstone jewellery before first. This will help prevent buildup of residues, such as, dirt and oil around  your gemstones.

**Non-Porous Gemstones: e.g. gold, platinum, synthetic/created Emerald, Garnet, Moissanite, Peridot, natural Ruby, synthetic/created Ruby, natural Sapphire, synthetic/created Sapphire, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, natural Alexandrite, synthetic/created Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Cubic Zirconia, natural Diamond, synthetic/man-made Diamond

White Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Ring

                                                                            

** The cleansers for non porous gemstones can be a little more acidic in nature and are usually cleaned with jewellery cleansers without damaging their material component. They are also the most common gemstones used in jewellery. However, Silver and Porous Gemstones such as Opals, Emeralds, Pearls, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Onyx and Amber need a much gentler cleaner (soft damp cloth).