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Alexandrite:
Clean with
soapy water, alcohol or commercially available
products. Mechanical cleaners are also
acceptable. |
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Aquamarine:
Never use
chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly
frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use soapy
water. |
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Diamond:
While
mechanical and chemical cleaners are generally
safe, avoid these if your stone is fracture
filled or has fractures. Always rinse and dry
well when using soapy
water. |
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Emerald:
Never use
chemical or mechanical cleaners as these methods
dissolve the oils used during processing to fill
inclusions. Clean with soapy water and have your
jeweler re-oil your emeralds annually. |
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Garnet:
The safest
method is to simply use a soapy water solution. |
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Jade:
While a soapy
water solution is the easiest and safest
cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also
safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all
costs. |
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Opal:
Wipe after use
with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never
wash or scrub your opals. |
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Pearl:
Wipe after use with
a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water
solution is also
acceptable. |
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Peridot:
Never use
mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a
soapy water solution. |
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Ruby:
Use soapy water
solutions or commercially available cleaning
solvents. While mechanical cleaners are
generally safe, avoid these if your stone is
heavily included. |
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Sapphire:
Use soapy
water solutions or commercially available
cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are
generally safe, avoid these if your stone is
heavily
included. |
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Spinel:
Use soapy water
solutions or commercially available cleaning
solvents. While mechanical cleaners are
generally safe, avoid these if your stone is
heavily
included. |
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Tanzanite:
Never use
mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a
soapy water solution.
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Topaz:
Never use
mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a
soapy water solution.
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Tourmaline:
Never use
mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a
soapy water solution. |
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