How to Clean, Care, and Store Your Gemstones
Gemstones are the minerals that are admired for their beauty in terms of colour, cut, clarity, and carat. These precious stones, once acquired, need to be cleaned properly and stored to maintain their sheen and protect them from chipping and cracking. If not done rightly, they get damaged over time and lose their value. Though many gemstone distributors in Hong Kong give guidelines to buyers to keep the stones in the best state, many skip this due to mere negligence or procrastination. Therefore, to save you some time, we have got some easy tips for the same: Cleaning for Gemstones The simplest way to clean gemstones is by using mild liquid soap and flannel cloth. If required, use a soft brush to clean off dirt. Never use any kind of detergent to clean gemstones as they may cause scratches. Commercial cleaners can also be used along with a soft brush to clean gemstones. Soft stones like pearls, opals, emeralds, and ambers should