Gemstone Care

Gemstones must be clean to display their true brilliance, colour intensity, lustre and special optical effects.
Simply wiping the stone with a damp then dry cloth, is normally sufficient to revitalise gemstones to full effect.
But over time, dirt accumulates around recessed stones and intricate jewellery metalwork, especially at the back of settings. Chemical cleaners and ultrasonics are commonly used to effectively remove this dirt, but not all gemstones can tolerate these methods.

See below for the suitability of chemical cleaners and ultrasonics for each gemstone and a normal cleaning method that may be used.
Also take note of the Special Precautions necessary for protect your gemstone from colour degragation and physical damage.