JEWELRY CLEANING GUIDE
Precious Stone
Ultrasonic
Steamshine®
Boiling
Other
Amber
No
No
No
Warm Water, Mild Detergent
Amethyst
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Aquamarine
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Citrine
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Coral
No
No
No
Warm, mild soapy solution & soft brush
Diamond
Yes
Yes
Yes
Not Needed
Emerald
No
No
No
Warm, mild soapy solution & soft brush
Garnet
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Jade
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Lapis
No
Yes
No
Warm, mild soapy solution & soft brush
Opal
No
No
No
Warm, mild soapy solution
Pearl
No
No
No
Soft-cloth wiping; mild soapy solution on cloth – do not dip in liquid
Peridot
No
No
No
Warm, mild soapy solution
Ruby
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Sapphire
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Spinel
Yes
Yes
No
Not Needed
Tanzanite
No
No
No
Warm, mild soapy solution
Topaz
No
Yes
No
Watch out for cleavage in material
Tourmaline
Yes
No
No
Not Needed
Use this jewelry cleaning guide to ensure your precious stones are cleaned to perfection without causing irreparable damage.