Jewelry Care

A symbol of brilliance and strength, diamond is the hardest known natural material, rated 10 on the Mohs scale. Though exceptionally durable, diamonds still require proper care to maintain their sparkle—especially in everyday wear. Even the hardest gemstone can lose its sparkle without regular care. A clean diamond reflects light beautifully—maintaining its signature fire and brilliance with every wear.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply before wearing. Oily residue can build up on the diamond’s surface and reduce its brilliance.

Water exposure: While diamonds themselves are water-safe, remove jewelry when swimming, showering, or cleaning to protect the setting and any accompanying stones.

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oils and fingerprints.

Occasional clean: Soak in a solution of warm water and mild dish soap. Use a soft toothbrush to gently clean around the stone and setting. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

What to avoid: Be cautious with ultrasonic or steam cleaners if the diamond has surface-reaching inclusions or is set with fragile gemstones. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach, chlorine and solvents.

Store diamond jewelry separately to avoid scratching other gemstones.

Regularly check prongs and settings to ensure the stone is secure.

A symbol of depth and resilience, blue sapphire is a corundum gemstone rated 9 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the hardest and most durable stones used in fine jewelry. Though tough, it still benefits from thoughtful care—especially if set in delicate designs. Blue sapphire’s beauty lies in its rich color and radiant clarity. Proper care ensures that its brilliance endures, making it a treasured companion through everyday wear and beyond.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply these first and allow them to fully absorb before wearing your sapphire jewelry. While sapphire itself resists chemicals, metal settings or surrounding stones may not.

Water exposure: Occasional water exposure is generally safe for sapphire, but to protect the full piece—including its mount and finish—it’s best to remove it when swimming, showering, or cleaning.

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and surface residue.

Occasional clean: Use lukewarm, soapy water with a microfiber cloth. Rinse quickly and dry immediately.

What to avoid: No ultrasonic or steam cleaning. Avoid solvents—they can break down dyed or treated stones.

Though highly scratch-resistant, sapphire can scratch softer gems. Store it separately in a soft-lined box or pouch.

Avoid hard knocks or high-impact activities while wearing, to prevent potential chipping of stone edges or loosening of settings.

A symbol of passion and strength, ruby is a durable gemstone made of corundum, rated 9 on the Mohs scale. While it’s one of the toughest stones used in fine jewelry, thoughtful care helps preserve its vibrant color and brilliance. Ruby’s stunning red hue is one of the most treasured aspects of this gemstone. By following these care guidelines, you can ensure that your ruby jewelry remains as dazzling as the day you first wore it.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply them first and allow them to fully absorb before wearing your ruby jewelry. While ruby is resistant to most chemicals, the metal setting or other stones may be more vulnerable.

Water exposure: Occasional water exposure is safe, but to protect the mount and finish, remove ruby jewelry before swimming, showering, or cleaning.

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and surface residue.

Occasional clean: Use lukewarm, soapy water with a microfiber cloth. Rinse quickly and dry immediately.

What to avoid: No ultrasonic or steam cleaning. Avoid solvents—they can damage treated stones or settings.

While ruby is highly scratch-resistant, it can scratch softer gemstones. Store it separately in a soft-lined box or pouch.

Avoid high-impact activities to prevent potential chipping or loosening of settings.

Garnet, known for its rich and vibrant hues, is a durable gemstone with a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. While garnet is relatively tough, it still benefits from proper care to preserve its natural beauty and clarity. Garnet’s captivating color range is one of the key factors that make it so appealing. Proper care ensures that its rich hues remain vivid, allowing your garnet jewelry to shine for years to come.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Always apply these first and allow them to absorb fully before wearing your garnet jewelry. Some chemicals in cosmetics and lotions can affect the stone’s surface.

Water exposure: Occasional water exposure is generally safe, but it's best to remove your garnet jewelry when swimming, showering, or cleaning to protect both the stone and the setting.

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and surface residue.

Occasional clean: Use lukewarm, soapy water with a microfiber cloth. Rinse quickly and dry immediately.

What to avoid: No ultrasonic or steam cleaning. Avoid solvents—these can damage treated stones or settings.

Garnet is prone to scratches when in contact with harder stones. Store your garnet jewelry separately in a soft-lined box or pouch.

Avoid impacts and high-pressure activities to prevent chipping or loosening of settings.

A richly hued stone of deep blue, flecked with golden pyrite. Lapis lazuli ranks 5-6 on the Mohs scale, and benefits from gentle care. With proper care, your lapis piece remains radiant-ready to be worn and treasured for years to come.

Perfume, lotions & oils: Apply first and allow to absorb-these can stain the porous surface.  

Water & chemicals: Remove before bathing, swimming, or household tasks-moisture and harsh cleaners can damage its structure.

Daily care: Gently buff with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and dust. 

Occasional clean: Lightly wipe with a microfiber cloth moistened in lukewarm, soapy water; pat dry.  

Avoid ultrasonic, steam, solvents: These can fracture or strip treatments.  

Professional upkeep: Have a jeweler re-polish and re-seal as needed.

Store separately in a soft pouch.  

Avoid knocks, high heat, and prolonged sunlight.

A captivating gem known for its serene blue to green tones, turquoise rates 5–6 on the Mohs scale. Naturally porous and often treated, it requires extra care to preserve its color and polish. Treated with care, turquoise jewelry keeps its gentle glow and character - ready to be worn for years to come.

Perfume, lotions & oils: Apply before wearing your turquoise - these can seep into the surface and cause discoloration.

Water & chemicals: Avoid wearing turquoise while bathing, swimming, or doing chores. Prolonged moisture or harsh substances can weaken and stain the stone.

Daily care: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear.

Occasional clean: Use a slightly damp microfiber cloth with mild soapy water; dry immediately.

Never use ultrasonic, steam or solvents: These can damage the stone and remove surface treatments.

Professional upkeep: Re-polishing and re-sealing should only be done by a skilled jeweler if needed.

Store separately in a soft pouch or lined box to avoid scratches.

Keep away from heat, sunlight, and sharp impacts - turquoise can fade or crack.

A gem from the sea with warm hues and natural charm, coral has a Mohs hardness of 3-4, making it relatively soft and porous. It deserves gentle care to maintain its color and polish. With mindful care, coral retains its natural warmth and organic beauty - preserving the spirit of the sea in every piece.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply before wearing coral - chemical ingredients can dull its shine and affect color.

Water & heat: Avoid chlorinated pools, hot water, and direct sunlight. Heat and moisture can damage or fade the surface, especially if the coral has been dyed.

After wear: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove residues.

Occasional clean: Briefly rinse (don’t soak) in lukewarm, soapy water, then pat dry.

Avoid harsh methods: Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, or solvents - coral is too delicate for intense vibrations, heat, or strong chemicals.

Store separately in a cloth pouch to avoid scratches from harder gemstones.

Keep away from prolonged sun exposure and household cleaners.

An iridescent wonder from the ocean’s depths, mother of pearl is the inner layer of mollusk shells and shares similar properties with pearls. With a Mohs hardness of 2.5–4.5, it’s delicate and prone to scratches, requiring thoughtful care. Mother of pearl’s soft glow and organic texture make it uniquely beautiful—but also fragile. Treat it with care to maintain its natural shimmer and pearly elegance for years to come.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Always apply them before wearing your piece. These substances can dull the nacre’s natural sheen and cause buildup on the surface.

Water & chemicals: Avoid swimming, showering, or cleaning with mother of pearl on. Chlorine, heat, and household chemicals can cause fading, warping, or discoloration.

After wear: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth to remove body oils or residue.

Occasional clean: Use a slightly damp cloth with lukewarm water. Avoid soaking.

What to avoid: Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Steer clear of abrasive polishes and solvents, which can damage the surface or dissolve any coatings.

Store in a soft pouch or lined jewelry box, separate from harder gems.

Keep away from prolonged sunlight and extreme temperatures, which may cause discoloration or warping.

Known for its deep, velvety black and smooth polish, onyx is a variety of chalcedony with a Mohs hardness of 6.5-7. While more durable than many organic gems, onyx is still vulnerable to scratches, heat, and chemicals. Black onyx is bold yet refined - its polished beauty is best preserved with gentle handling and thoughtful care, keeping its deep luster intact for years of wear.

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply before putting on onyx jewelry. Its surface can absorb chemicals, causing cloudiness or staining over time.

Water & chemicals: Avoid wearing onyx while bathing, swimming, or doing household chores. Chlorine and harsh cleaning agents can damage its polish and affect any treatments.

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and surface residue.

Occasional clean: Use lukewarm, soapy water with a microfiber cloth. Rinse quickly and dry immediately.

What to avoid: No ultrasonic or steam cleaning. Avoid solvents - they can break down dyed or stabilized stones.

Store separately in a soft pouch or box to prevent contact with harder gemstones.

Avoid prolonged exposure to heat or direct sunlight, which can fade dyed onyx.

Agate is a durable variety of chalcedony, rated 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale. Its unique banding and vibrant colors make it a popular choice for jewelry. Proper care helps maintain its natural beauty and luster.​ Agate's captivating patterns and colors are its defining features. By following these care guidelines, you can ensure that your agate jewelry remains a cherished part of your collection for years to come.​

Perfume, lotions & cosmetics: Apply these products before wearing your agate jewelry to prevent potential surface damage.​

Water exposure: Agate is relatively resistant to water, but it's advisable to remove your jewelry before swimming, showering, or cleaning to protect both the stone and its setting.​

After wear: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove oils and surface residue.​

Occasional clean: Use lukewarm, soapy water with a microfiber cloth. Rinse quickly and dry immediately.​

What to avoid: Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners, as they can damage the stone's surface. Also, steer clear of prolonged exposure to extreme heat and direct sunlight, which may cause fading or discoloration.

Store agate jewelry separately in a soft-lined box or pouch to prevent scratches from harder gemstones.​

Avoid dropping or striking your agate pieces against hard surfaces, as this can cause chips or fractures.​

Renowned for its rich green banded patterns, malachite is a striking yet delicate gemstone that ranks 3.5–4 on the Mohs scale. Its softness and sensitivity to acids, heat, and moisture mean it needs mindful care to preserve its natural beauty. 

Handled with care, malachite remains a vibrant and eye-catching gem that adds a touch of nature’s artistry to any collection.

Daily care: After wearing, gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth to remove skin oils and dust.

Occasional clean: Use a barely damp microfiber cloth with water only – no soap. Dry thoroughly right after.

Avoid ultrasonic, steam, or chemical cleaners: These can etch or discolor malachite.

Professional care: Polishing should be done by a jeweler familiar with malachite to avoid removing too much of the soft surface.

Store individually in a padded box or fabric-lined pouch to prevent scratches from harder gemstones or metals.

Keep away from heat, prolonged sunlight, and sharp blows – malachite can fade or chip easily.