Emerald is one of the most beautiful and expensive gemstones, therefore jewelry with these stones requires careful cleaning. It is the proper care that will determine how brightly your emeralds will sparkle and sparkle.
Necessary
- - small capacity;
- - aqueous soap solution;
- - ammonia-containing cleaning agents;
- - lint-free cloth or tissue.
Instructions
Step 1
The easiest and safest way to clean emerald jewelry from dirt is to wash it in warm soapy water. To do this, you need to prepare a small bath with soapy water or use any ammonia-based cleaning agents.
Step 2
Soak the stone for a few minutes and then remove any dirt on it with a brush or soft cloth. Rinse it under running water, having previously closed all the holes in the drain.
Step 3
Clean stone should be wiped dry with a lint-free towel or paper towel.
Step 4
In order to remove greasy stains from the stone, you need to use regular ethyl alcohol.
Step 5
The grease film from the emerald can be removed with gasoline using a soft toothbrush. Cleaning with tooth powder or toothpaste is not recommended - after this procedure, scratches and abrasions may remain on the stone.
Step 6
When cleaning the stone, do not use mechanical devices - they can damage its cut or, in the worst case, split it into pieces, since it has a rather fragile crystal lattice.
Step 7
Avoid cleaning emeralds with special cleaning agents - they will eat away the oils that are used in drilling and cutting. Beware of ultrasonic cleaning - it can also lead to adverse effects. Ultrasonic treatment removes all protective and decorative coatings.
Step 8
It is not recommended to use steam cleaning and heat the stone - over time, the emerald may tarnish.
Step 9
Over time, even with careful care, the cedar oil used to oil the emeralds is washed out, so the gem should be coated with a new layer of jewelry oil at least once every few years.
