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| The best way to maintain your jewelry is to have it professionally cleaned by a jeweler at least once a year. In addition, jewelers can spot any worn prongs, faulty clasps or other potential problems. |
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| Between visits to your jeweler, here is a guide for how to care for your gemstones at home. |
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| Type of stone |
Ultrasonic Cleaner |
Other Methods of cleaning |
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| Diamond |
Yes, unless fracture-filled |
Soak in warm soapy water (non-detergent soap); ammonia-based cleaners, rubbing alcohol and vodka are safe; use a soft brush to loosen any dirt around prongs; dry with a soft, clean cloth |
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| Emerald |
No |
Clean gently with warm water, a soft, damp cloth and a soft brush if necessary; do not use chemicals |
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| Opal |
No |
Do not use chemicals; clean opals with a dry or damp, clean cloth |
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| Pearl |
No |
Wipe pearls after wearing with soft, dry or damp, clean cloth; avoid contact with chemicals such as hair spray, perfume, alcohol, cosmetics, bleach, and ammonia; always put on pearls after applying make up, hair spray and perfume |
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| Ruby |
Yes, unless oiled |
Soak in warm soapy water (non-detergent soap); ammonia-based cleaners, rubbing alcohol and vodka are safe; use a soft brush to loosen any dirt around prongs; dry with soft, clean cloth |
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| Sapphire |
Yes |
Soak in warm soapy water (non-detergent soap); ammonia-based cleaners, rubbing alcohol and vodka are safe; use a soft brush to loosen any dirt around prongs; dry with a soft, clean cloth |
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| Tanzanite |
No |
Soak in warm soapy water(non-detergent soap); do not use chemicals; dry with a soft, clean cloth |
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| Topaz |
No |
Soak in warm soapy water (non-detergent soap); use a soft brush to loosen any dirt around prongs; rinse and dry with a soft, clean cloth |
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| Tourmaline |
No |
Soak in warm soapy water (non-detergent soap); rubbing alcohol is safe; use a soft brush to loosen any dirt around prongs; rinse and dry with a soft, clean cloth |
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| Cleaning methods obtained from several sources in the jewelry industry. |
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