Jewelry remains one of the most valuable and intimate accessories ever. This is why you should be extra careful when taking care of them as protecting these can make a real difference for maintaining their beauty and keep them sparkling for a long time. Let the following tips help you!

Stay Safe from Light and Heat

Just like the sun can harm our skin, light and heat affects colored gemstones. With time, and excessive use, gemstones fade or wear down. some examples are kunzite, topaz and shell cameos. Pearls and ivories can bleach other extreme exposure. This isn’t the case with dark gemstones only, the light ones are also affected as they get dark with long use.

In worse cases, the gemstone can even fracture as heat removes natural moisture from the gems and it gets harder for them to attain their beauty. Pearls dry out, discolor and crack. Opals  lose their color and turn white or brown while developing small cracks.

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Keep Them Safe from Chemicals

Exposure to chemicals damage or discolor precious metals and can harm colored gems. Everyday products like hairspray, perfume and lotion as they can permanently damage the surface of product. Therefore, you have to remove fine jewelry before you dive into swimming pool, because the water is chlorinated. Don’t use household cleaners while wearing any jewelry. Even gold alloys can be damaged with household solvents, so be careful.

Care for Treated Gems

Colored Gemstones should be treated from time to time as it helps to keep there elegance intact with color and clarity. Unfortunately, the effect of treatment can be reversed if the jewelry comes in contact with heat, light, harsh chemicals or etc. This is why you should ask whether the gem was treated or not as it helps you to care for it better.