Gemstones Care

Please use care in cleaning your jewelry. We cannot accept liability for any damage to your gems may cause.

Dirt may be holding in some gems! Clean in a small bowl, and check carefully for dislodged stones.

DON'T wear fine jewelry when doing housework or gardening.

DON'T heap your jewelry into one drawer. Remember a diamond ring can scratch that pearl necklace. Keep them separate and, ideally, wrapped in velvet, paper, or silk.

DO check for loose stones frequently by gently tapping the piece with your finger near your ear.

DO get pearls restrung every two years or annually with frequent use.

DO clean fine jewelry often to maintain its sparkle and beauty. All fine jewelry can be safely cleaned by soaking for 10 minutes in warm soapy water (using a non-detergent soap). Use a soft brush on harder gems to loosen any dirt around the prongs. To reduce greasy build-up on diamond jewelry dip it in plain alcohol or vodka before soaking.

Below are tips for cleaning the more common Gem Types:

Alexandrite: Clean with soapy water, alcohol or commercially available products. Mechanical cleaners are also acceptable.

Aquamarine: Never use chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use soapy water.

Diamond: While mechanical and chemical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is fracture filled or has fractures. Always rinse and dry well when using soapy water.

Emerald: Never use chemical or mechanical cleaners as these methods dissolve the oils used during processing to fill inclusions. Clean with soapy water and have your jeweler re-oil your emeralds annually.

Garnet: The safest method is to simply use a soapy water solution.

Jade: While a soapy water solution is the easiest and safest cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.

Opal: Wipe after use with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never wash or scrub your opals.

Pearl: Wipe after use with a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water solution is also acceptable.

Peridot: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Ruby: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Sapphire: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Spinel: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Tanzanite: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Topaz: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.>

Tourmaline: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.