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Gem Type |
Cleaning & Taking Care |
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Alexandrite : |
With the hardness of 8.5, this gemstone can be worn everyday. To clean alexandrite
jewelry, please use gem cleaner.
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Amber : |
The gemstone has very low hardness i.e. 2.25 and so need special care when it is
worn. To clean this gem, please use soft polishing cloth not a gem cleaner. |
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Amethyst : |
This gemstone becomes paler under sunlight. So direct interaction of sunlight is
prohibited. You can use a gem cleaner to clean the gem.
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Ametrine : |
If kept under for longtime, Ametrine may change its color. Gem cleaner or lukewarm
water can be used to clean the gem. |
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Aquamarine : |
Relatively hard gemstone Aquamarine can be worn frequently but direct interaction
with sun is still prohibited. You can use a gem cleaner to clean aquamarine. |
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Chalcedony : |
This popular gemstone is prohibited to be cleaned with gem cleaner; instead you
can use a polishing cloth.
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Citrine : |
Can be cleaned with gem cleaner but still need to avoid direct sunlight on it as
it pales the color of citrine. |
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Cubic Zirconia : |
This lab created gemstone has a hardness of 8 – 8.5 and can safely be cleaned with
gem cleaner. Demantiod Garnet: It is safe to clean this gem with gem cleaner and
of course like all other gemstones, they may break if struck directly and crushed.
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Diamond : |
Considered as hardest natural substance, they can still be broken if hit hard enough.
To maintain its brilliance and to clean, we recommend using a gem cleaner regularly.
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Emerald : |
As emeralds are mostly being treated with oil to hide flaws, it is recommended not
to use or clean emerald jewelry with any gem cleaner or soapy water. Clean it with
warm water and cotton cloth. |
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Garnet : |
All types of gemstones from the garnet family are safe to be cleaned with gem cleaner.
Iolite: Gem cleaner can be used to clean this gemstone and to increase its brilliance.
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Jade : |
Jade is not recommended to wash with gem cleaner instead use a polishing cloth and
warm water. |
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Lapis Lazuli : |
Steam clean or using of gem cleaner is prohibited for Lapis Lazuli; instead we recommend
that this gemstone should be cleaned with polishing cloth.
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Moonstone : |
Gem cleaner is not recommended to clean moonstone, instead use water with a soft
polishing cloth. |
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Opal : |
Opals are hydrous and so need to be kept in hydrated place or they may crack or
splinter. Do no use gem cleaner to clean this heat sensitive gemstone jewelry. Use
water and soft polishing cloth to clean Opal or you may apply oil to protect from
cracks. |
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Pearl : |
Pearl is very sensitive to hairspray, cosmetics, perspiration or any other acids
like lemon juice and vinegar so avoid direct interaction with them. Use the solution
especially for pearls or water with polishing cloth to clean it.
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Peridot : |
Peridot has a relatively low hardness and steam and ultrasonic cleaning is strictly
prohibited. You may use a regular gem cleaner to clean Peridot.
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Ruby : |
Ruby is a relatively hard gemstone and can be worn regularly. Ruby can be cleaned
with steam and ultrasonic cleaning. |
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Sapphire : |
Sapphire is a very durable gemstone and can be cleaned with steam and ultrasonic
cleaner. |
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Tanzanite : |
Tanzanite should not be exposed to direct source of heat. This gemstone jewelry
should not be steam or ultrasonic cleaned. |
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Tiger’s Eye : |
Steam or ultrasonic cleaning is strictly prohibited for Tiger’s Eye, instead use
a polishing cloth. |
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Topaz : |
Use gem cleaner not steam or ultrasonic cleaning is recommended for topaz as extreme
heat and vibration may damage the gemstone.
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Tourmaline : |
Use of regular gem cleaner or warm water with polished cloth is recommended to clean
this gemstone. Steam or ultrasonic gem cleaning is prohibited for tourmaline.
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