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Caring for and Cleaning Your Jewelry
… of long exposure to these types of soaps (people in the medical professions especially). It is safe to use an ultrasonic cleaner with diamond jewelry. Ultrasonic‘s can damage other gemstones, know for certain it is safe to use. Ethyl alcohol … contains it. Don’t use a hard toothbrush because they tend to scratch the metals (gold, platinum, etc.). Abrasive cleaners and toothpaste or toothpowder will also scratch the metals. This will take away the shine. Ammonia-based cleaners …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Aquamarine
…should be immersed in jewelry cleaner or in lukewarm soapy water and cleaned with a small bristle brush. Don’t use ultrasonic cleaners on aquamarine. Since aquamarine is not typically very vibrant in color, it can look more dull if it gets …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tanzanite
…. We recommend cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush. You should never clean your tanzanite in an ultrasonic cleaner or steamer. As if the amazing color of tanzanite wasn’t enough incentive to collect them, there is more to …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tourmaline
…it should be stored away from other gemstones that could potentially damage it. Tourmaline should not be put into an ultrasonic cleaner or steam cleaned, and should only be cleaned with warm, soapy water. With proper care, a piece of tourmaline…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Pearl
…for generations. Last on, First off: Pearls are vulnerable to chemicals found in hair spray, cosmetics, perfume, and cleaners. Put on your pearls last when getting ready, and take them off first when you get home. Clean Carefully: Wipe your …. Also be sure to wipe them immediately if any potentially acidic liquid touches them like fruit juice or household cleaners. Occasionally, clean your pearls with a cloth dipped in mild, soapy water. Then, rinse the cloth with fresh water, …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Emerald
…soft cloth and warm, soapy water. As we discussed above, most emeralds are fracture filled. So, you should never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners because they can permanently damage the filler material. Despite being a relatively hard stone (…
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The Birthstones
… that peridot could chase away evil spirits and dissolve curses but only when set in gold. Care should be taken to protect peridot from scratches, sharp blows, household chemicals and extreme temperature changes. Do not use a home ultrasonic machine for cleaning. Spinel was added as one of August’s birthstones in 2016, and we think it’s a great addition. Spinel is a beautiful gem that comes in virtually every color you can imagine. It has good hardness and durability making …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Tsavorite Garnet
…good” for everyday wear. You should avoid sudden temperature changes and never steam clean your Tsavorite Garnets. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe unless the gem has a preexisting crack or fracture. To clean Tsavorite, gently scrub it with…
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Gem in the Spotlight: Spinel
… calming mood swings and improving mental clarity. Care and Cleaning of Spinel Spinel is usually safe to be used in ultrasonic and steam cleaners, but certain inclusions can sometimes pose threats. The safest bet is to use warm soapy water and …
