With gemstone jewelry, as in any other type of jewelry, you want its life span to be long and productive. In other words, you want to use it often as possible. It’s easy to overlook your gemstone jewelry pieces especially if you have a lot (lucky you!) so here are some really basic tips to remind you of how you should be caring for your gemstone accessories.
1. To avoid dark spots (which usually happen when your wet skin touches metals), make sure to clean your gemstone jewelry pieces with a wet flannel after taking it off. If you are applying skin bleach, it is also best to remove your jewelry because it will cause the pieces to darken. Spots, however, can be cleaned off with some hyposulphite solution.
2. Among gemstone jewelry pieces, rings are hardest to clean. To remove dust from under the stone, use cotton buds soaked in cologne or glycerine and wipe the stone. Use a flannel cloth to then polish off the ring. And here’s a preventive tip: take off your ring when washing your hands to avoid clogging.
3. Speaking of protective tips, remove your gemstone jewelry pieces when taking medicinal baths, before going inside a sauna, while working out, and while cooking or grilling. The idea here is to not expose your accessories to high heat and water.
4. Depending on the type of gemstone jewelry that you have, there are different ways to clean your accessories. There are usually cleaning solutions specially made for gemstone jewelry so don’t just go and wipe your jewelry with water. Always use a soft cloth like flannel and if unsure, always check with your jeweller.
5. Storage is an important aspect of caring for your gemstone jewelry. The ideal place is to put jewelry in is a closed jewelry box. Make sure it is not placed in high temperatures and if possible, away from UV rays. Putting your jewelry inside the bathroom may seem like a convenient idea but the dampness is bad for your gemstone pieces so keep it out.
