{"id":15438,"date":"2024-05-29T20:34:14","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T20:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=15438"},"modified":"2024-11-25T18:53:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T18:53:14","slug":"how-to-clean-gemstones-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-gemstones-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Gemstones at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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Cleaning gemstones<\/span> demands a bit more tact compared other materials. Our A-Z guide for at-home gemstone <\/span>jewelry cleaning<\/span> outlines our preferred methods for cleaning <\/span>common gemstones<\/span>. While we recommend professional cleaning, these\u00a0alternatives can serve in a pinch. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s acceptable to clean the following gemstones at home using a solution of lukewarm water and soft, unscented soap (refer to each gemstone for greater instructions and warnings)\u00a0followed by a soft cloth for drying. I<\/span>f ever in doubt, leave your gemstone jewelry with us for cleaning by an on-site, GIA-certified jeweler.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Amethyst\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Amethyst<\/span><\/a> is a quartz variety that <\/span>c<\/span><\/span>an crack as well as fade if <\/span>exp<\/span>osed to <\/span>hig<\/span>h<\/span> temperatures<\/span> and <\/span>int<\/span>ens<\/span>e <\/span>light<\/span><\/span> <\/span>for <\/span>extended periods<\/span>. <\/span>A<\/span><\/span>vo<\/span>i<\/span>d<\/span> thermal shock and u<\/span>se <\/span>ca<\/span>u<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span> <\/span>if <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>with <\/span>an <\/span><\/span>ultra<\/span>sonic <\/span>jewelry <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>and\/<\/span>or<\/span> <\/span><\/span>jewelry <\/span>steam<\/span> <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aquamarine\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Aquamarine<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>blue<\/span> <\/span><\/span>variety of <\/span><\/span>the mineral<\/span><\/span> bery<\/span>l<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>may receive heat, irradiation, and fracture filling treatments<\/span>. <\/span>Keep <\/span>h<\/span>eat <\/span>exp<\/span>osure <\/span>at<\/span> <\/span>a minimum to <\/span>pre<\/span>vent<\/span> <\/span>color fading<\/span> a<\/span>nd<\/span> forget <\/span>ultra<\/span>sonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er<\/span>s<\/span> and <\/span>steamer<\/span>s<\/span> especially<\/span> if liquid inclusions<\/a> or feathers are <\/span>pre<\/span>sent.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Citrine<\/span><\/h2>\n

Natural <\/span>citrine is<\/span> extremely rare so most <\/span>c<\/span>itrine<\/span><\/a> <\/span>on the market <\/span><\/span>originates from the<\/span>\u00a0heat treatment of amethyst.<\/span> <\/span>That said, it shares many chemical <\/span>pro<\/span>perties <\/span>similar to <\/span>amethyst<\/span>, including <\/span>a tendency to <\/span>fad<\/span>e under<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>hig<\/span>h<\/span> <\/span>heat<\/span>.<\/span> U<\/span>se <\/span>ca<\/span>u<\/span>t<\/span>i<\/span>o<\/span>n<\/span> <\/span>if you decid<\/span>e to <\/span>ut<\/span>i<\/span>l<\/span>i<\/span>z<\/span>e<\/span> an <\/span>ultra<\/span>sonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er and<\/span>\/or<\/span> steamer.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diamond\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Diamond<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>resists<\/span> scratches better than any other gem<\/span>, but it is <\/span>susceptible to damage from physical blows<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>You may use a<\/span>n ultra<\/span>sonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er or steamer to <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span> <\/span>your <\/span>diamond <\/span>jewelry<\/span> <\/span>but <\/span>be sure to <\/span>examine <\/span>the <\/span>stone beforehand<\/span>. If <\/span>you notice <\/span>any <\/span>feathers, fractures, or inclusions<\/span>, bring<\/span><\/span> <\/span>the item in <\/span>for <\/span>exp<\/span>e<\/span>r<\/span>t<\/span> <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>and inspection<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emerald\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Emerald<\/span><\/a> belongs to the same mineral family as aquamarine, <\/span>dis<\/span>tinguished only\u00a0<\/span>by its<\/span> gr<\/span>een <\/span>hue.<\/span> <\/span>Emerald is a soft stone that <\/span><\/span>often <\/span>contains<\/span> inclusions and tiny fissures (typically filled with oils or resins to enhance appearance).<\/span><\/span> <\/span>We <\/span>adv<\/span><\/span>i<\/span>se<\/span> against <\/span>using<\/span> <\/span>s<\/span><\/span>olvents<\/span> <\/span>(<\/span><\/span>alcohol, acetone, ammonia<\/span><\/span> etc.) <\/span>and harsh chemicals <\/span>to <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span> your emerald jewelry <\/span>be<\/span>cau<\/span>se<\/span> they<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>can <\/span>dis<\/span>solve<\/span> the <\/span>gem\u2019s <\/span>treatments,<\/span> leading to a dull and altered appearance. <\/span>For these reasons,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>avoid <\/span><\/span>ultra<\/span>sonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>er<\/span>s<\/span> and steamer<\/span>s<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Garnet\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Although <\/span>a <\/span>relatively<\/span> <\/span>hard<\/span> and tough<\/span> gem<\/span>, <\/span>the <\/span>garnet<\/span><\/a> <\/span>do<\/span>es<\/span> <\/span>exhibit<\/span> <\/span>some heat s<\/span>ens<\/span>itivity.<\/span><\/span> <\/span>While <\/span><\/span>ultrasonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>ers and steamers<\/span> <\/span><\/span>can <\/span>generally be<\/span> used safely<\/span><\/span> (though risky if liquid inclusions are <\/span>pre<\/span>sent)<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> cruci<\/span>al to <\/span><\/span>a<\/span>void <\/span>subjecting the stone to <\/span>thermal shock<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Opal\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Opals<\/a> are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations so it\u2019s essential that the water used to clean them remains at room temperature. Excessive heat and intense light promote dehydration which can result in crazing (cracking)<\/span> if you\u2019re not careful. <\/span>Just like with pearls, refrain from wiping dirt off your opal jewelry as this can easily scratch the soft stone.\u00a0Some natural, smoke, or sugar-treated opals are very porous so\u00a0forgo use of liquids (<\/span>jewelry polish<\/span>)\u00a0and ultrasonic cleaners and steamers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Note that layered opals (doublets<\/a> and triplets) should never be soaked in soapy water. This might dissolve the glue holding the layers together. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pearl\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Never <\/span>dunk or even dip your <\/span>pearl<\/span>s<\/span><\/a> <\/span>into<\/span> the <\/span>soap and water sol<\/span>uti<\/span>on <\/span>because <\/span>m<\/span>oisture trapped <\/span>in the drill holes can <\/span>cause<\/span> <\/span>dis<\/span>co<\/span>loration<\/span>.<\/span> This is why you must always thoroughly dry your pearl<\/span> jewelry<\/span> after <\/span>any encounter with water<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Similar to <\/span>opal<\/span>s<\/span>, <\/span>pearl<\/span>s <\/span>can become dehydrated and <\/span>craze<\/span> under <\/span>int<\/span>ens<\/span>e <\/span>heat and light<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span>A<\/span>void salt water, chlorine <\/span>water<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>and <\/span>household <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>ers<\/span>, all of which can weaken the nacre (outer layer of the pearl). <\/span>We <\/span>dis<\/span>co<\/span>u<\/span>r<\/span>a<\/span>g<\/span>e<\/span> the use of u<\/span>ltrasonic <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>ers and steamers<\/span> with pearl<\/span>s <\/span>because of <\/span>their <\/span>s<\/span>ens<\/span>itivities<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Peridot\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Acids (even from perspiration)<\/span>, <\/span>heat<\/span>, and surface scratches<\/span> <\/span>can <\/span>diminish th<\/span>e <\/span>finish<\/span> of peridot<\/a> stones<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>If you<\/span> <\/span>do <\/span>attempt<\/span> to <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span> <\/span><\/span>your <\/span>peridot<\/span> jewelry<\/span> <\/span>y<\/span><\/span>ourself,\u00a0<\/span>ref<\/span>r<\/span>a<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span> from using any mechanic<\/span>al systems<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tanzanite\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Tanzanite<\/span><\/a> <\/span>is <\/span>a fragile <\/span>gemstone<\/span> that is <\/span>s<\/span>ens<\/span>itive to heat and vibrations. <\/span>To sidestep thermal shock, <\/span>steer <\/span>cle<\/span>ar of<\/span> <\/span>ultrasonic <\/span>and steam<\/span> <\/span>jewelry <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>ers<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Topaz\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

M<\/span>echanical <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>is <\/span>dangerous<\/span> for <\/span>a stone such as <\/span>topaz<\/span><\/a> <\/span>that is easily shocked<\/span>. <\/span>Plus, s<\/span>ome <\/span>yellow-brown <\/span>varieties may fade <\/span>fro<\/span><\/span>m such <\/span>mechanisms<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the following gems, w<\/span>e insist on professional cleaning\u00a0<\/span>and <\/span>deter you from using <\/span>ultrasonic and steam clean<\/span>ers<\/span> entirely <\/span>due to<\/span> t<\/span>he <\/span>delicacies<\/span> of the stones<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ruby and Sapphire\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ruby<\/span><\/a> <\/span>and sapphire<\/a> <\/span>gems<\/span>, of the corundum family,<\/span> undergo treatments that<\/span> make<\/span> <\/span>nearly <\/span>all<\/span> <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>methods <\/span>unsaf<\/span><\/span>e.<\/span> <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> best to let <\/span>our trained team of jewelers handle the <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>pro<\/span>cess of <\/span>your ruby and <\/span>sapphire jewelry<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tourmaline\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Although <\/span>a <\/span>reasonably hard<\/span> <\/span>stone<\/span>, tourmaline<\/a><\/span> <\/span>is <\/span>vulnerable to vibration damage<\/span> and<\/span> stones<\/span> <\/span>treated with irradiation <\/span>can fade\u00a0<\/span>under int<\/span>ens<\/span>e<\/span> heat or <\/span>light<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Rest assured<\/span>; your <\/span>tourmaline jewelry<\/span> is safe in the hands of our bench jewelers, who will\u00a0<\/span>return it<\/span> to you in <\/span>brand-new <\/span>condition.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Turquoise\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Turquoise is a very porous gemstone material <\/span>that <\/span>most <\/span><\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span>i<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> <\/span>solution<\/span>s will<\/span> penetrate<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>turning it green and\/or an unattractive off-blue<\/span> color<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span>Even handling<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>when not done with the <\/span>ap<\/span>pro<\/span>priate <\/span>considerations<\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>can cause <\/span>dis<\/span>co<\/span>loring<\/span>.<\/span> Our on-site <\/span>jewelers<\/span> <\/span>possess<\/span> <\/span>the tools and<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>expertise<\/span> <\/span>to <\/span>cle<\/span>an<\/span> your <\/span>turquoise jewelry<\/span> w<\/span>ith <\/span>the <\/span>pro<\/span>per t<\/span><\/span>echniques<\/span>, <\/span>e<\/span>nsuring a seamless<\/span> <\/span>pro<\/span>cess for both your jewelry and you.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The <\/span>outcomes<\/span> of at-home cleaning<\/span> can vary significantly depending on the type and strength of the solutions you use and the intensity and frequency of their applications. <\/span><\/span>Overall, we recommend<\/span> having <\/span>your <\/span>precious <\/span>gemstones <\/span>cleaned by <\/span>one of our professional jewelers <\/span>and <\/span>advise<\/span> against <\/span>washing <\/span>them<\/span> at home<\/span> <\/span>as a precaution to protect their quality<\/span>. <\/span>O<\/span>ur jewelry experts <\/span>are\u00a0<\/span>at your service<\/span> <\/span>daily<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>from <\/span>10 am-6 pm<\/span> <\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>address your<\/span> every<\/span> <\/span>inquir<\/span>y, either<\/span> in<\/span>–<\/span>store or over the phone<\/a>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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