Alexandrite
Alexandrite is
rated “excellent” for everyday wear. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Emerald
Emerald is
rated “fair to good” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat,
contact with chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm
water. |
Peridot
Peridot is
rated “fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat and sudden
changes in temperature. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Amethyst
Amethyst is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat which
may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Garnet
Garnet is rated
“good” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and sudden changes in
temperature. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of
mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Quartz, Smoky
Smoky Quartz is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat which
may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Ametrine
Ametrine is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat which
may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of
mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Iolite
Iolite is rated
“fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Ruby
Rubies are
rated “excellent” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild
dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Jade -
Nephrite
Jade is rated
“fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Sapphire
Sapphires are
rated “excellent” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild
dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Bloodstone
Bloodstone is
rated “fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Lapis
Lapis is rated
“fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Tanzanite
Tanzanite is
not for everyday wear, and one should take care when wearing. Avoid exposure to
heat and sudden changes in temperature. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean,
gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm
water. |
Cameo
Cameos are
quite fragile and are not for everyday wear and special care should be taken
wearing. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, wipe gently with a moist cloth.
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Marcasite
Marcasite is
rated “fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. Typically, the surface will oxidize over time.
To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap
and warm water. |
Tiger's Eye
Tiger’s Eye is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat and sudden changes in
temperature. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Carnelian
Carnelian is
rated “fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Moonstone
Moonstone is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Topaz,
Precious
Precious Topaz
is rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat
which may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently
scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Chalcedony -
Blue and Lavender
Chalcedony is
rated “fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Onyx
Onyx is rated
“fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and
protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Topaz, Blue
and White
Blue and White
Topaz is rated “fair to good” for everyday wear with care. Avoid direct sunlight
and exposure to heat which may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with
chemicals. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild
dish soap and warm water. |
Chrysoprase
Chrysoprase is
rated “fair” for everyday wear. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals,
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an
at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Opal
Take care when
wearing Opal. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect from
scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a
solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Topaz,
Diffused
Diffused Topaz
is rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid contact with chemicals. Re-cutting is
not
recommended. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of
mild dish soap and warm water, or clean in an at-home ultrasonic unit.
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Citrine
Citrine is
rated “good” for everyday wear. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to heat which
may cause color to fade. Avoid contact with chemicals. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water, or clean
in an at-home ultrasonic unit. |
Opal, Mexican
Fire
Take care when
wearing Fire Opal. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with chemicals, and protect
from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush
and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Tourmaline
Tourmaline is
rated “fair to good” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat and
protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
Coral
Coral is not
for everyday wear, and one should take care when wearing. Avoid exposure to
heat, contact with chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To
clean, wipe gently with a moist cloth. |
Pearl
Pearls are not
for everyday wear, and one should take care when wearing. Avoid exposure to heat
and protect from scratches and harsh blows. Avoid contact with chemicals,
especially perfumes, perspiration and hair sprays. To clean, wipe gently with a
moist cloth. |
Turquoise
Turquoise is
rated “fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid exposure to heat, contact with
chemicals, and protect from scratches and harsh blows. To clean, gently scrub
with a soft toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water.
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Diamond
Very hard
but it can chip or crack by harsh blow against hard object. Impervious to heat,
chemicals, and sun, it is very easy to clean in an ultrasonic to restore
brilliance marred by dirt or cosmetic film. |
Zircon, Blue
Blue Zircon is
rated “fair” for everyday wear with care. Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to
heat which may cause color to fade. To clean, gently scrub with a soft
toothbrush and a solution of mild dish soap and warm water. |
CZ and
most other man-made stonesVery hard
but it can chip or crack by harsh blow against hard object. Impervious to heat,
chemicals, and sun, it is very easy to clean in an ultrasonic to restore
brilliance marred by dirt or cosmetic film.
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