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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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