| Most gemstones become dull after wearing as | | | | Take care when wearing Opal. Avoid exposure to |
| residue from your hands; cosmetics and soap | | | | heat, contact with chemicals, and protect from |
| build up on them and take away the fire, brilliance | | | | scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub |
| and color. If you wear your gemstone jewelry | | | | with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish |
| daily you will need to clean it more often, most | | | | soap and warm water. |
| gemstones can be cleaned at home with every | | | | Peridot |
| day cleaning solutions, however some will require | | | | Peridot is rated fair for everyday wear with care. |
| an ultra sonic cleaner. If you do not have a small | | | | Avoid exposure to heat and sudden changes in |
| home ultrasonic cleaner you can take your | | | | temperature. Avoid contact with chemicals. To |
| gemstones jewelry to a jeweller who will be able | | | | clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a |
| to clean the items for you. | | | | solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
| One other important point to remember is if you | | | | Pearl |
| wear your gemstone jewelry daily you should | | | | Pearls are not for everyday wear, and one should |
| have your gemstone mountings checked and | | | | take care when wearing. Avoid exposure to heat |
| re-tighten if necessary every six to twelve | | | | and protect from scratches and harsh blows. |
| months, as gemstones can come loose and | | | | Avoid contact with chemicals, especially perfumes, |
| fallout. | | | | perspiration and hair sprays. To clean, wipe gently |
| The following is a list of gemstones, their wear | | | | with a moist cloth. |
| characteristics and how to clean them | | | | Quartz, Smoky |
| Amethyst | | | | Smoky Quartz is rated good for everyday wear. |
| Amethyst is rated good for everyday wear. | | | | Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat that |
| Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat that | | | | may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with |
| may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with | | | | chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft |
| chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft | | | | toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and |
| toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and | | | | warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic |
| warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic | | | | unit. |
| unit. | | | | Ruby |
| Ametrine | | | | Rubies are rated excellent for everyday wear. |
| Ametrine is rated good for everyday wear. Avoid | | | | Avoid exposure to heat and contact with |
| direct sunlight and exposure to heat that may | | | | chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft |
| cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. | | | | toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and |
| To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and | | | | warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic |
| a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or | | | | unit. |
| clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. | | | | Sapphire |
| Aquamarine | | | | Sapphires are rated excellent for everyday wear. |
| Aquamarine is rated good for everyday wear. | | | | Avoid exposure to heat and contact with |
| Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, | | | | chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft |
| and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To | | | | toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and |
| clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a | | | | warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic |
| solution of mild dish soap and warm water. | | | | unit. |
| Citrine | | | | Tanzanite |
| Citrine is rated good for everyday wear. Avoid | | | | Tanzanite is not for everyday wear, and one |
| direct sunlight and exposure to heat that may | | | | should take care when wearing. Avoid exposure |
| cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. | | | | to heat and sudden changes in temperature. |
| To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and | | | | Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently |
| a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or | | | | scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of |
| clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. | | | | mild dish soap and warm water. |
| Cameo | | | | Tiger's Eye |
| Cameos are quite fragile and are not for | | | | Tiger's Eye is rated good for everyday wear. |
| everyday wear and special care should be taken | | | | Avoid exposure to heat and sudden changes in |
| wearing. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with | | | | temperature. Avoid contact with chemicals. To |
| chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh | | | | clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a |
| blows. To clean, wipe gently with a moist cloth. | | | | solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or |
| Emerald | | | | clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
| Emerald is rated fair to good for everyday wear | | | | Topaz, Precious |
| with care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with | | | | Precious Topaz is rated good for everyday wear. |
| chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh | | | | Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat that |
| blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft | | | | may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with |
| toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and | | | | chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft |
| warm water. | | | | toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and |
| Garnet | | | | warm water. |
| Garnet is rated good for everyday wear. Avoid | | | | Topaz, Blue and White |
| exposure to heat and sudden changes in | | | | Blue and White Topaz is rated fair to good for |
| temperature. To clean, gently scrub with a soft | | | | everyday wear with care. Avoid direct sunlight |
| toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and | | | | and exposure to heat that may cause color to |
| warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic | | | | fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, |
| unit. | | | | gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution |
| Iolite | | | | of mild dish soap and warm water. |
| Iolite is rated fair for everyday wear with care. | | | | Topaz, Diffused (coated) |
| Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, | | | | Diffused Topaz is rated good for everyday wear. |
| and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To | | | | Avoid contact with chemicals. Re-cutting is |
| clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a | | | | notrecommended. To clean, gently scrub with a |
| solution of mild dish soap and warm water. | | | | soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap |
| Jade - Nephrite | | | | and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic |
| Jade is rated fair for everyday wear with care. | | | | unit. |
| Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, | | | | Tourmaline |
| and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To | | | | Tourmaline is rated fair to good for everyday |
| clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a | | | | wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat and |
| solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or | | | | protect from scratches and harsh blows. To |
| clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. | | | | clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a |
| Onyx | | | | solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
| Onyx is rated fair for everyday wear. Avoid | | | | Turquoise |
| exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and | | | | Turquoise is rated fair for everyday wear with |
| protect from scratches and harsh blows. To | | | | care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with |
| clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a | | | | chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh |
| solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or | | | | blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft |
| clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. | | | | toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and |
| Opal | | | | warm water. |