Gem Care Chart

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We hereby guarantee that every item of jewellery purchased from Deonne le Roux Jewellers has been manufactured according to trusted modern production methods and has been subjected to a comprehensive quality control. Should damage nevertheless take place that can be traced back to errors in material or production, we offer a one-year limited guarantee from the date of purchase. Please be informed that damage occurring as a result of normal wear and tear, accidents, mishandling or abusive use cannot be considered an error.

Alexandrite	Generally stable to light, heat & chemicals. Do not boil.Ultrasonic with care (jewellers only).	Jade (Jadeite & Nephrite)	Often polished with wax finish. Other- wise, very tough. Avoid high heat, solvents, acids & strong light. Soak briefly in ammonia, brush & Water-Pik.
Amber	Easily damaged by heat, pressure, and chemicals. Wipe or soak in soapy water. Do not ultrasonic.	Kunzite (Spodumene)	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Heat & strong light can change color. Soak in ammonia, rinse & brush. Avoid hydrofluoric acid.
Amethyst	Avoid strong heat & abrupt temperature changes. Boiling & ultrasonic should be done with care not to "shock" stone. Soak in ammonia & brush.	Lapis Lazuli	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Often dyed. Avoid heat, solvents, acids, strong detergents. Clean gently with soapy water.
Andalusite	Ultrasonic OK. Do not boil.	Malachite	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Avoid heat, solvents, acids. Clean gently with soapy water.
Apatite	Heat & strong light can cause color to change or fade. Do not boil. No ultrasonic.	Opal	Very delicate & heat sensitive. Do not boil or ultrasonic. Avoid all solvents, acids, heat, abrasion. Brush with soapy water; brush accent gems.
Aquamarine (Beryl)	Do not boil. Ultrasonic with caution: jewellers should check for inclusions. Acids can cause damage, especially hydrofluoric. Soak in ammonia, brush. Brush accent gems & Water-Pik with warm, soapy water.	Pearls	Organic; avoid chemicals, hair spray, perfume, perspiration. Very soft. Do not boil or ultrasonic. Wipe with soft, damp cloth after wearing. Do not store in dark place. Needs light.
Beryl		Peridot	May fracture if heat-shocked. Do not ultrasonic. Boil with care. Damaged by acids. Soak in ammonia & brush clean.
Cat’s Eye (Chrysoberyl)	Generally stable. Avoid boiling and ultrasonic.	Quartz	Avoid strong heat & abrupt temperature changes. Boiling & ultrasonic should be done with care not to "shock" stone. Soak in ammonia & brush.
Citrine (Quartz)	Strong heat (jewellers torch) may destroy color. Boiling and ultrasonic cleaning best done carefully, by jeweller. Soak in ammonia, brush, Water-Pik.	Ruby & Sapphire (Corundum)	Boiling and ultrasonic generally safe. Soak in ammonia & brush. Water-Pik with hot, soapy water. May have glass-filled cavities that could be dislodged.
Coral	Organic material, soft & often dyed. Do not boil, ultrasonic or use chemicals. Clean with soapy water. Brush accent stones & clean with Water-Pik.	Spinel	Boiling OK; avoid heat shock. Sonic cleaning OK; ultrasonic with care. Jewelers’ torch may fade light colors. Soak, brush & Water-Pik.
Diamond	Untreated diamonds OK to boil & ultra- sonic. Soak in ammonia, brush & Water-Pik. Fracture-filled diamonds must be treated with care. Jeweller’s torch can remove fillings—let him know if you know your diamond is filled!	Tanzanite (Zoisite)	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Will fracture if shocked. Damaged by hydrofluoric & hydrochloric acids. Soak in ammonia & brush, Water-Pik accent stones..
Diopside	Do not boil or ultrasonic; do not expose to hydrofluoric acid. Very heat-sensitive. Soak in ammonia, brush.	Topaz	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Fractures if shocked. Soak in ammonia & brush; clean accent stones with Water-Pik.
Emerald (Beryl)	Use extreme care. Usually filled with oil or resins that might be removed with cleaning. (Fillings can be restored.) Do not boil or ultrasonic. Rinse, brush & Water-Pik with warm, soapy water.	Turquoise	Do not boil or ultrasonic. Attacked by acids. Cosmetics or perspiration may discolor stone. Many are dyed or "stabilized" with resins. Brush with ammonia, rinse & dry.
Garnet	Gentle boiling OK if temperature "shock" avoided. Ultrasonic with care. Sonic OK. Jewelers- avoid hydrofluoric acid & torch. Soak in ammonia, brush.	Zircon	Do not boil; ultrasonic OK. High heat or strong light could change color. Easily abraded—handle with care. Soak in ammonia, brush & Water-Pik.
Iolite	Gentle boiling & ultrasonic OK. Avoid thermal shock. Acids can damage. Soak in ammonia, brush, Water-Pik.	Note:	If in doubt, let the us clean your jewellery. Remember that cleaning might loosen stones—check carefully.

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