Wearing a gemstone adds to the beauty of a person. Many people find that after wearing a stone for a period of time, it does not shine as brightly as it once did, or that it has lost some of its brilliance after being left for a while. What are the reasons for this? How do we take care of our gems? It is relatively easy to take care of your gemstones, and all you need to do is pay attention to a few details.

We must treat our gems with love and care so that we can really let our gems release their proper brilliance. "Only by taking good care of your gemstone can you ensure both its beauty and health, as well as making it more permanent and still radiant through the years.

How to care for them when wearing them

The best way to care for your gemstone is to wear it regularly. However, there are many things to keep in mind during wear.

Firstly, avoid collisions with hard objects, as many gemstones, although hard, are usually brittle and can crack in severe cases if subjected to a violent impact.

Secondly, if wearing a gemstone ring, it is important to avoid contact with liquids such as acids and grease, as well as radioactive substances, as many gemstones can have a certain physical or chemical reaction after contact with grease and acid or after radioactive exposure, which can affect their lustre, so it is important to avoid or even remove them when going through security checks or hospital x-rays. Women who love to wear gemstones need to be aware that some of their cosmetics may damage them.

Once again, it is important to keep your gemstones clean and to clean up any dirt or dust that you may have accidentally put on them, using warm water or mild soapy water if necessary.

It is also important to avoid heat sources, so it is best to remove your jewellery if you are having a hot pot, barbecue or cooking, to avoid the colour and texture of your jewellery being affected by the heat.

How to store jewellery when not worn

Gemstone jewellery that is not worn regularly should not be left unattended, as incorrect placement may damage the stone.

Firstly, it is important not to place two stones together, as this can cause wear and tear between stones of differing hardness. Even stones of equal hardness can scratch when they come into contact with each other and it is best to keep them separate and wrap them in a small flannel bag.

Secondly, depending on the nature of the stone, it is possible to keep its surroundings dry and moist and out of direct sunlight as much as possible. Gems that are put away because they are not worn regularly should be taken out at regular intervals to detect any lack of water or excessive dampness in time for action.

Common gemstones that require attention for maintenance.

1, diamonds, emeralds and topazes are afraid of violent collisions.

2. Tourmaline is afraid of strong direct sunlight and needs to be washed frequently.

3. turquoise is afraid of soapy water, oil and alcohol

4. Crystals are afraid of radioactive substances and heat.

5、Cat's eye is afraid of high temperature

6、Jadeite is afraid of falling and collision

7、Opals are afraid of friction and dryness and water loss

8、Pearls and corals are afraid of friction and volatile liquids

9、Lapis lazuli is afraid of long time soaking in water

10、Peridot is afraid of contact with acidic liquids.