How To Clean A Gemstone

* Cleaning is not a big task, but it’s difficult to know what type of cleaning should be provided for that particular gemstone. Certain gems like opals, amber and pearls are soft and porous. So, they should be wiped with a clean moist cloth.

* Gemstones like turquoise, onyx, lapis lazuli are opaque gemstones that absorbs chemicals and cause discoloration in stones. It is not recommended to use ultrasonic cleaner, ammonia, chemical solution.

* Diamonds, rubies and sapphires can be cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water. Avoid soaking porous stones in water.

* Porous stones like pearls, opals and turquoise should not be soaked in water since they soak up the water. To clean, gently wipe the porous stones with damp clean cloth.

* Non porous stones can be cleaned using cleaning pastes. Soft and mild paste should be used to clean the gemstones, while harsh paste will scratch the gemstones.

* Make a mixture of warm water and mild soap and then clean the gemstone softly using soft bristle brushes.

* Rinse the gemstone in clean water

* Wipe the stone using lint free cloth.

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