Gemstone Jewelry

Alexandrite: Clean with soapy water, alcohol or commercially available products. Mechanical cleaners are also acceptable.

Aquamarine: Never use chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use soapy water.

Diamond: While mechanical and chemical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is fracture filled or has fractures. Always rinse and dry well when using soapy water.

Emerald: Never use chemical or mechanical cleaners as these methods dissolve the oils used during processing to fill inclusions. Clean with soapy water and have your jeweler re-oil your emeralds annually.

Garnet: The safest method is to simply use a soapy water solution.

Jade: While a soapy water solution is the easiest and safest cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.

Opal: Wipe after use with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never wash or scrub your opals.

Pearl: Wipe after use with a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water solution is also acceptable.

Peridot: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Ruby: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Sapphire: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Spinel: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.

Tanzanite: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Topaz: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Tourmaline: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.