Gemstones are naturally hard substances but not completely imperishable. Even diamonds are damaged when they come in contact with rough surfaces and harsh chemicals.
Avoid wearing your gemstones in situations where they might be subjected to high impact, for example, in the gym. Wear them last and take them off first.
Handle your gemstones with utmost care and never hold your jewellery by the stone. This could cause it to loosen from the mount and pose the risk of losing it.
Don't wear gemstones in chlorinated swimming pools or hot tubs as the effect of Chlorine weakens natural-fibre thread and harms the surface of certain gemstones.
Gemstone |
Water Rinse Details |
Sunbath Maximum Time |
Special Care |
Agate |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Amethyst |
Every day for the first two weeks of constant use. Thereafter, 2 - 3 times a week. |
30 minutes |
|
Aquamarine |
2 - 3 times a week |
5 minutes |
|
Bloodstone |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Blue Sapphire |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Carnelian |
Every day for the first two weeks of constant use. Thereafter, at least 2 - 3 times a week. |
1 hour |
Store in closed container to counteract its tendency to pick up unwanted energies from the atmosphere. |
Citrine |
2 - 3 times a week.
Begin with a long cold rinse, and always end with cold water. |
5 minutes |
Alternative: Place in snow. |
Dark Green Aventurine |
Every day for the first two weeks of constant use. Thereafter, 2 - 3 times a week. |
15 minutes |
Alternative: Place on grass in rain for minimum of 30 minutes. |
Emerald |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Green Tourmaline |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Indigo |
Avoid rinsing. Rinsing dulls polish. |
5 minutes |
Wipe with a soft cloth 2 – 3 times a week.
Alternative: Place in moonlight. |
Lapis Lazuli |
Avoid rinsing. Rinsing dulls polish. |
30 minutes |
Wipe with a soft cloth 2 – 3 times a week. |
Lavender |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Leopardskin Jasper |
2 - 3 times a week |
30 minutes |
|
Light Green Aventurine |
Every day for the first two weeks of constant use. Thereafter, 2 – 3 times a week. |
15 minutes |
Alternative: Place on grass in rain for minimum of 15 minutes. |
Malachite |
Avoid rinsing. Rinsing dulls polish. |
30 minutes |
Wipe with a soft cloth 2 – 3 times a week. |
Mother of Pearl |
Avoid rinsing. Rinsing dulls polish. |
15 minutes |
Wipe with a soft cloth 2 – 3 times a week. |
Onyx |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
|
Opalight |
2 - 3 times a week |
1 hour |
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Source for table: www.gemisphere.com |