Diamonds, Sapphires and Rubies

Clean at home with household ammonia and hot water, diluted half and half. Please be careful not to inhale the fumes as they can be very harmful to your lungs. Use an old toothbrush for hard to reach areas.

Emeralds, Aquamarine, Opals and Pearls

Do not use any type of chemical! Distilled warm water (not hot) and mild soap is the best to use at home.

Garnet, Peridot, Topaz, Amethyst and most colored gems.

Can be put in ammonia solution for a short time but caution must be used. Coloured gems can lose their colour with prolonged chemical baths.

Jade, Turquoise, Coral and any precious gem.

Ammonia or other chemicals should not be used as porous gems will absorb chemicals. It is best to have these gems professionally cleaned. A good rule of thumb, "When in doubt, leave it out".