Garnet is a beautiful stone that needs care. The stone comes in different colors and sizes. It is worn as a day-to-day jewelry piece due to its toughness and durability. To get a perfect shine, you need to use the proper cleaning method. To avoid damaging the stone, a professional cleaning once a year is necessary. Your garnet jewelry will look beautiful for years to come if given proper care.
- Start by polishing the stone before cleaning. Polish using a dry and soft cloth will not create scratches on the gemstone. The fabric should remove dirt, grime, and dust with vigorous rubbing.
- Add mild detergent to warm water and soak your jewelry in the solution for a few minutes.
- Use a soft brush to scrub the jewelry gently. Toothbrushes with soft or extra-soft bristles are recommended in this case. Brushes with medium and stiff bristles can easily damage the garnet. Make sure the bristles are moistened before scrubbing. The scrubbing is done if the jewel is raised, starting from under the stone. If the garnet stone is in a decorative pattern, the best way to clean it is to scrub the parts away from the stone.
- Use a matchstick or a toothpick to pick up the accumulated dirt while scrubbing gently.
- Rinse your jewelry by dipping it back in the solution. For the last rise, you can run warm water over the garnet. The water temperature should be the same as that of the first solution. Using extreme temperatures can damage the stone ultimately.
- Dry the garnet using a clean cloth. You can remove excess water also by blowing or shaking the jewel. Let the jewel air dry before storing it.
The best storing technique is placing the jewelry in between a microfiber cloth. It prevents scratches. Note that garnets are not supposed to be cleaned with water regularly; this process can be done once in a while. Steam cleaning is also dangerous.
Conclusion
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