Care Tips for Gemstone Jewellery

25/06/2012 08:26

Mostly every woman, likes to add some color, shine, and sparkle to their wardrobe. One of the best ways to do so is to incorporate some gemstone jewellery like gemstone earrings, bracelets, and gemstone necklace. A gemstone is a mineral or stone that is appropriate for making jewellery after they have been cut and polished. Gemstones jewellery in itself is a very good option for adding the color galore to you style but gemstone jewellery pieces can also be matched with any of your favorite pieces of jewellery, as it exists in almost every color that you can imagine. Gemstone jewellery needs some care and maintenance to keep them in their best possible condition.

Here are listed some tips to care for your precious and semi precious gemstones jewellery (gemstone bracelets, gemstone necklace, gemstone earrings):

• Gemstone jewellery ought to be stored away from direct sunlight as they can fade or darken when exposed to sun for long periods. Keep away your gemstones in jewellery box when not using them.

• To clean gemstone jewellery, use any homemade preparation to keep them shining. A mixture of soap and water can clean most gemstones and better than the commercial jewellery cleaners.

• Use a soft cloth for cleaning. Avoid using any cleaning tool that can cause a scratch on the stone.

• In case you have to use some commercially available cleanser, make sure that you properly read all instructions. At all times, follow the manufacturer’s instructions even if you are using the product for removing some discoloration of blemish from your sterling silver or for want of adding some shine to your gems.

• While storing gemstone bracelets and gemstone earrings or other gemstone jewellery, make sure that each piece is kept separately to avoid any scratched or broken gemstones. Gemstones are basically but can be scratched and damaged if not stored properly. The best way is to store each piece in separate zipped pouches, which will also slow down the process of tarnishing your sterling silver jewellery.