Oh, the precious things in life – like your health, friendships, and peace of mind – are those things that can stand the tests of time. But isn’t it great to know that your opals are no different?
The team at Monarch Jewelry have compiled a short guide to how you can get the most out of your beautiful opal gemstone, including how to keep it in pristine condition throughout your and its lifetime.
1. Be Easy
The most effective way to clean your opal is by simply using a soft damp cloth combined with mild detergent and gently wipe it. Look how much money you saved? Woo-hoo!
2. Use H20 Cautiously
If you have a solid opal, getting it wet should pose no problem since there’s water within its chemical makeup. However, if your opal happens to be a composite stone, such as a doublet or triplet, you should do your best to keep it out of water. A splash here and there may prove to be ok, but you definitely don’t want to immerse it for extended periods of time.
3. Cool Is Cool
Solid opals are not a fan of heat, so avoid storing them near intense heat and hot lights, as extreme heat may cause your gemstone to crack due to expansion overtime.
4. No Chemicals Here
Do not use bleach, chemicals, ultrasonic, or other harsh cleaners on your opal gemstone to help keep it in tiptop shape. You may also want to remove your opal jewelry before getting into a spa or pool.
5. First Comes Safety
Although opals are not as rock-like as diamonds, they’re also not as fragile as one may assume, and have even been compared to the hardness of glass. However, to prevent damage to your opal, be careful of unnecessary wear and tear, and do your best not to hit it against hard surfaces.
Conclusion
We hope that these simple tips will help you understand a little more about your opal gemstone and how to care for it. Always remember, a little TLC can go a long way! If you have questions about your opal, or any other piece of jewelry, contact us today. The team at Monarch Jewelry look forward to speaking with you. In the meantime, take a look at our blog right here!
The team at Monarch Jewelry have compiled a short guide to how you can get the most out of your beautiful opal gemstone, including how to keep it in pristine condition throughout your and its lifetime.
1. Be Easy
The most effective way to clean your opal is by simply using a soft damp cloth combined with mild detergent and gently wipe it. Look how much money you saved? Woo-hoo!
2. Use H20 Cautiously
If you have a solid opal, getting it wet should pose no problem since there’s water within its chemical makeup. However, if your opal happens to be a composite stone, such as a doublet or triplet, you should do your best to keep it out of water. A splash here and there may prove to be ok, but you definitely don’t want to immerse it for extended periods of time.
3. Cool Is Cool
Solid opals are not a fan of heat, so avoid storing them near intense heat and hot lights, as extreme heat may cause your gemstone to crack due to expansion overtime.
4. No Chemicals Here
Do not use bleach, chemicals, ultrasonic, or other harsh cleaners on your opal gemstone to help keep it in tiptop shape. You may also want to remove your opal jewelry before getting into a spa or pool.
5. First Comes Safety
Although opals are not as rock-like as diamonds, they’re also not as fragile as one may assume, and have even been compared to the hardness of glass. However, to prevent damage to your opal, be careful of unnecessary wear and tear, and do your best not to hit it against hard surfaces.
Conclusion
We hope that these simple tips will help you understand a little more about your opal gemstone and how to care for it. Always remember, a little TLC can go a long way! If you have questions about your opal, or any other piece of jewelry, contact us today. The team at Monarch Jewelry look forward to speaking with you. In the meantime, take a look at our blog right here!