A ring with a pure emerald can become more valuable than jewelry with a diamond of the same weight. It is believed that green stone brings good luck in business and love; he is a mascot for those born in May. This is the best gift for the "emerald" 55th wedding anniversary. Emerald is able to favorably shade any type of appearance. However, without proper care, even the highest quality jewelry will lose its luxurious appearance.
You will need
- - special jewelry;
- - jewelry brush;
- - ammonia;
- - water;
- - soap;
- - baking soda;
- - flannel or suede;
- - a cotton swab;
- - casket with compartments.
Instruction manual
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When buying an emerald ring, be sure to ask the jeweler what kind of care an expensive item needs. Each gemstone is distinguished by its unique properties, therefore it requires a special relationship to itself. In large jewelry stores, you can pick up special “cosmetics” for your product, which will help to quickly put it in order. These are napkins, pastes, foams and liquids. A sales consultant should help you understand their purpose.
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The main rule of care for emerald jewelry is to protect it from aggressive environmental influences. Store the ring in a separate compartment of the casket on a soft velvet lining and protect it from high humidity and sharp temperature fluctuations. Take off before cosmetic and hygiene procedures, during household chores. A ring with a stone is a great addition to an evening outfit, but by no means an attribute of outdoor activities. Sleeping in jewelry should also not be - it is not only inconvenient, but also risky for fragile stone.
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If the metal on the jewelry has faded, try cleaning it yourself with special jewelry "cosmetics." You can use the means at hand. Usually emerald is combined with gold, silver and platinum. Dark spots on gold can be removed with a flannel or suede cloth. It is recommended to wash the silver ring in warm water with the addition of baking soda (2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water), then rinse and dry with a flannel. Jewelers recommend cleaning platinum with clean water and a cloth, as the metal may tarnish from the alkali solution.
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To clean the emerald itself should be extremely careful. An expensive product with a large grassy-green stone is recommended for professional cleaning. A variety of beryl with impurities of vanadium oxide (chromium, sometimes iron) is very hard - up to 7.5-8 units (Mohs scale). A diamond that cuts glass is harder than an emerald by only 2-3 units. But at the same time, the grassy-green gem is extremely fragile and can be damaged during cleaning.
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Find a jewelry workshop where they will undertake a gentle cleaning of the emerald. In no case should it be subjected to popular ultrasonic treatment. Natural stone is usually covered with small chips and cracks that jewelers process with epoxy resins and oils. High-frequency air vibrations can remove the protective and decorative coating, which will greatly spoil the beauty of the product. For the same reason, steam cleaning of emerald is also unacceptable.
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Refreshing a green stone at home is allowed only with water with a drop of ammonia or a warm soapy solution. Use a narrow soft-bristled jewelry brush. If the stone is fixed to the ring with glue, do not lower it into water - just wipe it gently. Hard-to-reach spots can be treated with a cotton swab. To avoid damaging the frame, do not use sharp objects.
