| 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.
|
