Alexandrite: Clean with soapy water, alcohol or commercially available products. Mechanical cleaners are also acceptable.
Aquamarine: Never use chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use soapy water.
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.
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.
Garnet: The safest method is to simply use a soapy water solution.
Jade: While a soapy water solution is the easiest and safest cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.
Opal: Wipe after use with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never wash or scrub your opals.
Pearl: Wipe after use with a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water solution is also acceptable.
Peridot: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.
Ruby: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.
Sapphire: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.
Spinel: Use soapy water solutions or commercially available cleaning solvents. While mechanical cleaners are generally safe, avoid these if your stone is heavily included.
Tanzanite: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.
Topaz: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.
Tourmaline: Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.
