Natural and synthetic gemstones need to be cleaned and stored properly . Here are some tips on how to take care of your stones to extend their life and luster.
Clean stones with warm, soapy water.
Dry stones thoroughly with a soft towel.
Some stones can be safely cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner and some cannot such as amber, coral, lapis, opal, pearl, and turquoise.(see below)
Rub gems with a smooth soft cloth to remove fingerprints and to help keep them shiny.
Store stones away from intense heat and light.
Opals and pearls should be cleaned by just using a soft cloth; immersing in water is not a good idea.
Should your stones be steam or ultrasonic cleaned? See list below.
Agate - Okay to for ultrasonic cleaner. No steam cleaning.
Amber-Never steam nor ultrasonic
Amethyst-Okay to for ultrasonic cleaner. No steam cleaning.
Aquamarine- Okay for ultrasonic and steam cleaning.
Citrine- Okay to for ultrasonic cleaner. No steam cleaning.
Coral- Never steam nor ultrasonic
Garnet - Okay to for ultrasonic cleaner. No steam cleaning.
Iolite - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Jasper - Okay to for ultrasonic cleaner. No steam cleaning.
Lapis Lazuli- Never steam nor ultrasonic
Malachite- Never steam nor ultrasonic
Opal - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Pearls - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Peridot - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Ruby - Okay for ultrasonic and steam cleaning.
Sapphire - Okay for ultrasonic and steam cleaning.
Spinel - Okay for ultrasonic and steam cleaning.
Topaz - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Tourmaline - Never steam nor ultrasonic
Turquoise - Never steam nor ultrasonic
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