Customer Service: Gemstone Care

Gemstones	Treatments	Duration	Care
Rubies, Citrines Sapphires, and Amethysts	Heating is commonly used to enhance color and clarity.	Permanent	May be cleaned with a soft brush and mild, soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used.
Emeralds	Oils, wax or clear resins are sometimes used to enhance color and clarity.	2-5 Years	Cleaning to be done by a professional jeweler only.
Aquamarine and Tanzanite	Heating is commonly used to enhance color and clarity.	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners.
Blue Topaz and Tourmaline	Irradiation is commonly used to enhance color and clarity.	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners.
Cultured Pearls	Dyeing and irradition are commonly used to enhance colors.	Permanent	Cleaning to be done by a professional jeweler only.
Diamonds	Not routinely treated for color or clarity.	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water or jewelry cleaning solution. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used.
Garnets	None	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water or jewelry cleaning solution. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used.
Peridots	Not routinely treated for color or clarity.	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners.
Smoky Quartz	Heating and irradiation are commonly used to enhance colors.	Permanent	Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used.