How to take care of Inorganic Gemstones Jewelry?
With the unparallel beauty, inorganic gemstone jewelry have a sentimental meaning attached. Different gemstones have different physical properties. It can consist of natural, lab-created or synthetic, simulant or imitation jewelry.
All precious and semi-precious gemstone jewelry needs frequent cleaning. There are some safe commercially prepared jewelry cleaners with no ammonia or harsh chemicals available in the market.
Soak your jewelry piece in a solution of warm water and mild detergent or cleaning solution for a few moments. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub your jewelry gently. Take a toothpick or a shaved matchstick to remove accumulations and then rinse with the water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Jeweler's trick: Wrap the jewel in a cloth and immerse it in the chips of dry maple wood. Once dry, blow away the chips. The piece will be free from liquid stains, with no harm to the precious metal setting.
Tip: Also, you can use the ultrasonic cleaner with intricate pieces that have lots of crevices. Not all gems and jewelry require to clean in it. Keep away the gemstones that are heat-treated, coated or susceptible to heat and temperature changes. It can permanently damage the surface of jewelry with pearls, coral, ivory, or amber.
Always store your gemstones jewelry separately to avoid scratches. Keep each piece in a separate box or wrap them in the jeweler's tissue. Lined Jewelry boxes with individually padded slots for rings and posts for hanging necklaces and bracelets are ideal. Also, you can use small jewelry bags or gemstone jars with foam inserts for extra protection.
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