Emerald Care

The Emerald is a beautiful green gemstone and since it's May (Emerald is the month of May's birthstone), I thought I'd share some tips on how to take care of your Emerald jewelry.

Emerald Rings:
Be careful with rings, remove them before any heavy activity like cleaning and washing dishes or working with tools. A hard knock against a stainless sink or counter can break your Emerald.

Cleaning your Emerald:
At home, use warm water and a soft cloth when it is clearly dirty.
For a thorough clean you can visit a professional jeweler who will use acids to clean your jewelry and also give it a nice protective finish with cedar wood oil.
It is important not to use any ultrasonic cleaner or steamer since the Emerald is a rather fragile stone and rapid temperature changes can cause fissures in the stone.