PRODUCT CARE
Warm, soapy water is always safe, and the best method to clean most Gemstones,
soapy water is always safe. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are never recommended.
Most of the Colored gemstones react differently to heat and have different hardness
levels.
DIAMONDS
Diamonds are a lifetime possession. Caring for your lab-grown diamond and diamond
jewelry is as crucial as investing in diamonds in the first place.
Handling of your Diamond Jewelery
Diamonds are a lifetime possession. Caring for your lab-grown diamond and diamond
jewelry is as crucial as investing in diamonds in the first place.
Handling of your Diamond Jewelery
Always hold a diamond by the main part of the metal, not the setting or the
diamond. Remove your diamond jewelry during manual tasks like cooking, cleaning, moving
furniture, gardening, etc. Even though diamond is the hardest stone on earth, it might get dirty
and/or chipped due to these activities. It is also recommended to avoid contact sports and
wearing two or more rings in the same finger. It is a cause of friction between the stones
which can lead to stone wearing.
Dont’s: No Chemicals!
There are a lot of chemicals in everyday products that can affect the spark and surface
reflection of your diamond piece. The most affected jewelry items are diamond finger rings
and diamond earrings. Make sure to remove your jewelry before wearing any self-care
products like makeup, hairsprays, lotions, perfumes, etc. as they contain alcohol and acids.
Spas and chlorinated water and abrasives also possess a structural damage threat for
diamonds as chlorine weakens the jewelry alloy.
Cleaning Your Diamonds
Diamonds are natural magnets for grease, hence while cleaning, the oil from your fingers
might adhere to the jewelry surface and affect its brilliance. A simple plan to keep your
diamonds sharp and beautiful is to soak them in a gentle degreasing solution, such as water,
with a few drops of mild dish soap. This cleaning should be done once or twice a week. After
you remove the diamond from the cleaning solution, use a clean and lint-free toothbrush to
remove any surface dirt. Use a dedicated toothbrush for all your jewelry cleaning to finely
dust the hard-to-reach curves and corners of accumulated oil and dirt. Fragile settings like
older prongs in antique jewelry pieces or in places where the diamond is held in by the
pressure from the shank should not be scrubbed vigorously.
Gold
If gold jewelry is worn every day, which it mostly is, it happens to come in regular
contact with dirt. It might take a few knocks and develop surface scrapes and
scratches.
Handling of your Gold Jewelery
To ensure that your Gold jewelry or medal lasts long, start by storing them in a cool
and dry place, out of direct sunlight. Use hooks to hang your necklaces to prevent
kinking and knotting in delicate gold chains. To prevent friction and scratches,
separate Gold pieces on velvet-lined trays, in compartments, or in zipped bags.
Dont’s: No Chemicals!
Make sure you remove your jewelry and store them in a safe place before going for a
swim or a bath. Chlorine isn’t good for the surface of Gold and can lead to discoloring
or damage in the long run. Take note to never use toothpaste to clean any of your
Gold pieces, be it jewelry, coins, or medals. Toothpaste is an abrasive substance
and can cause irreversible damage to your Gold when used often.
Cleaning your Gold
Soak the gold jewelry in a cleaning solution made up of lukewarm water and dish
soap for about 10-15 minutes. Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and rinse under
cold running water. Dry it with a soft lint-free cloth then allow it to air dry.
Alternatively, you can also add equal parts of lemon juice and baking soda to make a
cleaning solution for gold bracelets and chains.
GEMSTONES
Caring for gemstones so they appear clear and shiny might seem like a challenge, but it
doesn’t have to be when you know the right steps to take. Gemstones vary widely in their
physical properties, meaning that what is recommended for one stone may not be
recommended for another. In fact, some care methods can even cause damage if used for
the wrong stone.
Handling your Gemstones
All precious and semi-precious stones vary in their degrees of hardness. For example,
diamonds are the hardest stones followed by rubies and sapphires. Emeralds, aquamarines,
and topazes fall next in line on the hardness scale. Pearls, opals, and peridots are considered
to be comparatively softer gems. Therefore, it makes all the more sense to handle your
gemstones with delicacy and precautions. It is best to store gemstones in a padded jewelry
box that offers proper protection. Take special care of your treated gemstones. As a habit,
make sure to wrap and store all bleached and coated gems in a soft jewelry cloth in a cool
and dry place. Filled gems should be prevented from high temperatures and air pressures at
all costs.
Cleaning your Gemstones
Clean colored gemstone jewelry with a lint-free cloth or a soft-bristle toothbrush, with a
solution of warm soapy water as the cleaning solution. Dry them gently with a lint-free cloth.
To clean porous stones such as pearls and turquoise, use a damp soft cloth only and avoid the
application of detergents and liquids. It is advised to consult your gemologist for specific
product care suitable for specific gemstones.
