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How to Take Care of Your Gemstone Jewelry

by

Haq Nawaz

Taking care of your gemstone jewelry is as important as any other sort of jewelry. Commonly used gems differ in their nature and hardness and so does their care. The reason for their widely known popularity is their attractiveness and appeal. They withstand the routine wear and tear according to the level of their hardness. Diamond has an exceptional hardness though in some circumstances they also shatter; other gems are vulnerable to damage more easily. They chip and bear scratches when get rubbed against hard surface. Extreme temperature and pressure also damages them. Some of the semi-precious gemstones are sensitive and a sharp fingernail scratch can damage them.

Regardless of the difference in the texture of gems, apply same level of care to all your gems and gem studded jewelry. You can add extra care methods for the more sensitive stones later.

Cleaning of Gem-Studded Jewelry

Clean your ornaments with a soft dry cotton cloth after every use. Stones with no-porous surface like quartz can be cleaned from heavy dirt by soapy water and cotton cloth. Be ultra careful in cleaning semi-precious gems as many of them are porous and dissolve in water. Find out accurately about the gems in your jewelry. It is good for all of your gems to be protected from extra heat and pressure like exposure to hot sun, extra hot water and heated environment. Household detergents, dust, cosmetics, perfumes, body oils and washing chemicals can badly affect your jewelry. Silver cleaner should be used carefully and the gems should not be touched with it. Storing the jewelry pieces separately saves them from getting scratched.

Abalone, shells, corals, mother of pearl, opals, and pearls should not be left in hot and dry environment. Some gems refurbish if they are dipped in water like Opal but if you have multiple stones in your jewelry, do not dip it in water as the other stones may become worse from water. There are certain minerals in water that can settle in the surface of gems to destroy them forever.

Beads in strings and necklaces store the water droplets in the strings which can be harmful for the gems. Avoid immersing them in water. If the gems are dirty unstring them and wash them according to their natural structure and dry them fast before you or your jeweler strings them again.

Consider the option of acquiring a paid service for the cleaning of your jewelry. The money you spend today on your jewelrys care and cleaning is lesser than the damage that you may cause to your jewelry. Gemstone embedded jewelry needs understanding of the nature of the gems in it and you have to apply the right care tips to keep up the shine and novelty of your ornaments.

In the cleaning process, check the clasps, hooks, fragile parts, delicate structures and gems to remain intact and undamaged. Leaving the jewelry jumbled up and rubbing against its own parts also damages the delicate parts of it. Keep the jewelry categorized and in order in a jewelry box to keep it save from any harm.

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