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Even the best gemstones lose their luster over time. Here are some tips for taking care of your jewelry with natural hard stones so that they retain their charm forever:
- Handle with care
When you wear jewelry with precious stones Never apply pressure directly to the stones themselves. Pushing or pulling on stone rings or bracelets can loosen the clasps which can quickly lead to the stones being lost.
Instead, make sure to only push or pull the jewelry by the band . When fastening bracelets, make sure the stones are facing up and not under pressure from your arm or other surfaces.
- Wear responsibly
Jewelry can be the most enduring part of your wardrobe, as long as you wear it responsibly. When in doubt, remember the golden rule: last on, first off .
Make sure to put your jewelry last , after your clothes, hair, and makeup. This will ensure that it stays out of reach of hairspray, makeup, and other chemicals that may reflect off semi-precious stones and metals. Your clothes will also not snag or accidentally pull on clasps or fittings.
Always remember to remove rings and other jewelry before exercising or doing household chores . The gym is not the right place for your amber ring!
Tasks such as gardening, washing dishes, and other household chores should always be done without jewelry. This will minimize any accidental knocks and keep your rings away from chemicals.
- Clean smartly
Gemstone jewelry is best preserved when cleaned regularly . Avoid potentially harmful chemicals and keep semi-precious stones away from anything that could scratch or tarnish them.
But before you apply home remedies like toothpaste and ammonia, it’s important to review together what you can and cannot use for the different gemstones in your collection.
When in doubt, most commercially prepared jewelry cleaners are safe , but you should be very careful with particularly sensitive gemstones such as pearl and amber.
Rings should never be scrubbed. Instead, use a soft brush to gently clean and polish. A toothpick is great for removing buildup of dirt or dust, but be gentle. Patience is truly a virtue when cleaning gemstones and related metals.
- Don't forget to polish
Ring polishing can restore luster and shine to your most beloved precious objects . Just remember that delicacy is the watchword.
Jewelry should only be polished with a soft, lint-free cloth or a thin, soft chamois leather. Even fabric can leave fine scratches on metal and gemstones, dulling even the hardest gems over time.
- Store properly
Even the most worn jewelry should be stored properly when not adorning the hand. The worst thing you can do for your gemstones is to throw them in a drawer or on a dish on the dresser.
To ensure that your rings remain scratch-free, they should be stored just as you bought them . Bronze rings , for example, should be kept in a bag or box that will protect them from premature oxidation. Rings should be stored separately, in the padded recesses of a jewelry box or in the box they came in.
Temperature, dryness, and sunlight also play a role in proper jewelry storage. Sunlight can discolor or damage some semi-precious gemstones . Gemstones and opals draw moisture from the air, so storage in a very dry or climate-controlled area should be avoided.