How to keep an emerald for lifetime?

Believed to be sacred stone of Venus and favorite of all in love with green; Emerald is an imperial gem. On one hand where its softness makes it easy for carving, it effects it's durability on the other. Does this mean that people in love with green have to settle down for an alternate choice? And what about people with emerald as their birthstone? How can they keep their charm at all times? The answer is "with little extra care".

Emeralds can still be worn as daily wear jewelry but you cannot just leave them lying on your finger and forget all about it. I am not talking about devoting a considerable time to care for your emerald but with smart wearing habits and timely cleaning you can keep this beautiful delight for lifetime. Below are some thumb rules you can use as a guide to keep this precious stone shining with color and spark.

As most basic lesson to start with, "do not wait till it's too late". Since the day you obtain an emerald jewelry inculcate habit of cleaning it with a soft cloth at least three times a week. Do not wait till deposits of dirt get rigid as emeralds cannot stand chemical or ultrasonic cleaning. If you are thinking that soaking emerald overnight in detergent water will solve the purpose then you are wrong. This is because emeralds undergo oil treatment to fill fissures and enhance durability. Detergent that works on your clothes to remove grease can dissolve oil fissures in the same way. So the best way to clean emerald is by rubbing it with soapy cloth and then rinsing in water.

Another must remember is to avoid exposing emerald to extreme temperature. They have poor basal cleavage so this can trigger or even develop cracks in stone. Additionally one should also be careful about continuous exposure to sunlight and other sources of heat. This would not only keep oil treatment intact but also prevent stone from discoloring.

Apart from all this emeralds should never be worn or stored in a rugged manner. Keep them away from rough surfaces. It would be best to take them off when you are working at your kitchen, doing heavy cleaning, bathing, playing sport or anything that might injure your emerald. Use soft cloth or pouches to store emeralds and never keep them with other jewelry.

Emerald jewelry is just like those daily use items that need regular maintenance and care. There is nothing really that should hold you from buying this irresistible gem. All they need is a little attention and they would fill your lifetime with lush green pleasure.

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