How to Clean Sapphire Earrings?

Luxurious and enchanting, sapphire is the second hardest naturally occurring mineral known to man. This means a pair of real sapphire earrings can be worn every day because they won’t get scratched or damaged easily. However, the accumulation of hair care products, dirt and dust can make the earrings appear dull over time. While it is recommended to get your sapphire jewellery professionally cleaned every six months, you can also clean it at home every few months.

Wondering how to clean sapphire earrings without damaging them? It’s easy, simply follow the steps below and make them look as good as the first time you saw them!

How to Clean Sapphire Earrings?

Contrary to popular belief you don’t need any fancy tools like ultrasonic cleaning machines or jewellery cleaners to get rid of the dirt on your sapphire earrings. All you need is warm water, mild soap, a soft-bristled toothbrush and a dry cloth. Make sure you sit down at the table to prevent the risk of the earrings falling into open drains or onto a surface that can damage the gemstones. Then, just follow the steps mentioned above to make your earrings look good as new.

What Not to Do?

Avoid using ingredients and tools that you are not sure about while cleaning sapphire earrings. Sapphire is a precious gemstone and a lifelong investment, so be careful about what you use during the cleaning process. It is also important to consider the metal of your jewellery while cleaning it because sapphires are durable but the metal may not be. Gold and platinum are strong and can be cleaned using a soap and water solution. However, silver may react differently which can ruin the look of your jewellery.

Tips to Keep Sapphire Earrings Safe

Avoid taking a shower while wearing the sapphire earrings. The chemicals in hair care products and dirt and oil from your hair can easily accumulate on the earrings. This will make them look less shiny and beautiful. Even when it comes to storing your sapphire earrings, make sure you keep them in a separate box or pouch to prevent them from getting scratched by other pieces. Never wear your sapphire jewellery in the swimming pool, as the harsh chemicals may damage the piece. Some gemstones may even get discoloured because of the chlorine in the water.

Did You Know?

• Sapphire comes in several colours other than blue. These are called fancy sapphires.
• Both sapphires and rubies are gems of the mineral corundum and have the same chemical composition. There’s no such thing as red sapphire because they’re actually rubies!