Gem Care – Mandi Collection

Looking After Your Gemstones & Jewelry

Unfortunately, most people overlook the proper care of their jewelry, resulting in unnecessary devaluation. While specific cleaning techniques exist for different Gem Types, some basics include:

For their protection, always remove your jewelry when engaging in activities that risk impact or exposure to chemicals (e.g. sports or housework). If you cannot remove your rings when using strong cleaning products (i.e. Ammonia based), protect your jewelry (and your skin) by wearing rubber gloves. While rings and bracelets are most affected by daily wear, earrings, necklaces and even pendants are subject to chemical damage, especially if worn while make-up, fragrances and hair products are applied.
If you own pearl or bead necklaces, you should have a jeweler restring them every two years (or annually if you wear them frequently).
Try not to remove your jewelry by pulling on the gem. Apart from exposing them to sweat, oil and dirt, you also risk loosening their settings.
Always check for loose gems and clasps before wearing your jewelry.
To avoid your gems and metal jewelry scratching each other, never store your jewelry in piles. Store them in separate sections of a jewelry box or wrap them separately in velvet, paper or silk.
The safest method of cleaning most jewelry is to use a mild warm soapy water solution and a soft brush, patting dry with a soft cloth.

Below are tips for cleaning the more common Gem Types:

Alexandrite

Clean with soapy water, alcohol or commercially available products. Mechanical cleaners are also acceptable.

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.

Garnet

The safest method is to simply use a soapy water solution.

opal

Wipe after use with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never wash or scrub your opals.

peridot

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Sapphire

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.

tourmaline

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Aquamarine

Never use chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use 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.

jade

While a soapy water solution is the easiest and safest cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.

pearl

Wipe after use with a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water solution is also acceptable.

ruby

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.

topaz

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Looking After Your Gemstones & Jewelry

Alexandrite

Clean with soapy water, alcohol or commercially available products. Mechanical cleaners are also acceptable.

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.

Garnet

The safest method is to simply use a soapy water solution.

opal

Wipe after use with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Never wash or scrub your opals.

peridot

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Sapphire

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.

tourmaline

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

Aquamarine

Never use chemical cleaners. Avoid heat and overtly frequent cleaning at all costs. Simply use 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.

jade

While a soapy water solution is the easiest and safest cleaning solution, mechanical cleaners are also safe. Avoid chemical cleaners at all costs.

pearl

Wipe after use with a soft dry or damp cloth. Using a soapy water solution is also acceptable.

ruby

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.

topaz

Never use mechanical or chemical cleaners. Simply use a soapy water solution.

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