| 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. |
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