Gemstone Ring Cleaning & Care Guide
Although
gemstone rings are one of the most durable type of natural stones available,
they require a little care and cleaning in order to maintain their luster and
vibrancy over the years. One thing you may not have realized: avoid ultrasonic
and boiling of gemstones in almost all stones except rubies, sapphires,
amethyst, and garnet. In most cases, we recommend gentle soap and water, but a
trace amount of ammonia mixed in water can also be used in cleaning gemstone
jewelry.
Maintain your gemstone rings beauty by gentle cleaning
Gemstone
rings tend to collect dust underneath. We recommend cleaning with water, a soft
toothbrush, and gentle soap, preferably ones without harsh chemicals.
Be
Careful using ultrasonic jewelry cleaners with most gemstone rings
Some
gemstones may become damaged, cracked, or lose their resin when boiled in
ultrasonic jewelry cleaners. Read below for your particular gemstone ring for
recommended jewelry cleaning methods:
Amethyst Rings - Avoid strong
heat and abrupt temperature changes. Boiling in ultrasonic should be done with
care so as not to "shock" stone. Better to soak in mild soap and use a soft
toothbrush.
Citrine Rings - Strong heat or a
jeweler's torch can hurt the gemstone color. Boiling in ultrasonic should be
done carefully, only by an experienced jeweler or gemologist.
Diamond Rings - Heat and Ultrasonic okay. Can also be cleaned
using gentle soap and a toothbrush.
Emerald Rings - Use extreme care.
Emeralds are often filled with resins and oils that may be unintentionally
removed by cleaning. Do not boil or use ultrasonic. Best cleaned with mild soap
and toothbrush.
Garnet Rings - Gentle boiling in
ultrasonic is okay. Jewelers should avoid heat with torch. Gentle soap and
toothbrush also recommended.
Pearl Jewelry - Pearls are organic. Do not boil, heat, or use
ultrasonic. Avoid unnatural substances such as chemicals, hairspray, and
perfume. Perspiration can be damaging to pearl jewelry. Wipe with a soft, damp
cloth after wearing. Pearl jewelry should not be stored in a safe deposit box
for long periods, as pearls need light. Natural pearls are very soft and should
be well-cared for.
Peridot Rings -
Do not use ultrasonic. May fracture if boiled. Some jewelers do not even
recommend soap and water but only a soft untreated cloth for cleaning. If your
peridot is really dirty, use soap and water sparingly and carefully and dry
thoroughly with a soft untreated cloth.
Ruby
Rings - Ultrasonic and boiling
methods are generally safe. Toothbrush and gentle soap also okay.
Sapphire Rings -
Ultrasonic and boiling methods are generally safe. Toothbrush
and gentle soap also okay.
Tanzanite Rings
- Do not boil or use ultrasonic. May fracture gemstone. Gentle soap
and toothbrush recommended.
Topaz Rings
- Do not boil or use ultrasonic. May fracture gemstone. Gentle soap
and toothbrush recommended.
Some
jewelers also recommend a small amount of ammonia mixed in water to brighten the
luster of your gemstone. Although generally not toxic to humans, ammonia,
however, has been classified as toxic to the environment, so use sparingly and
carefully or simply stick with gentle soap and water!
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