| Gemstones |
Treatments |
Duration |
Care |
| Rubies, Citrines, Sapphires, and Amethysts | Heating is commonly used to enhance color and clarity. |
Permanent |
May be cleaned with a soft brush and mild, soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used. |
| Emeralds | Oils, wax or clear resins are sometimes used to enhance color and clarity. |
2-5 Years |
Cleaning to be done by a professional jeweler only. |
| Aquamarine and Tanzanite | Heating is commonly used to enhance color and clarity. |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners. |
| Blue Topaz and Tourmaline | Irradiation is commonly used to enhance color and clarity. |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners. |
| Cultured Pearls | Dyeing and irradiation are commonly used to enhance colors. |
Permanent |
Cleaning to be done by a professional jeweler only. |
| Diamonds | Not routinely treated for color or clarity. |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water or jewelry cleaning solution. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used. |
Garnets | None |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water or jewelry cleaning solution. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used. |
| Peridots | Not routinely treated for color or clarity. |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners. |
| Smoky Quartz | Heating and irradiation are commonly used to enhance colors. |
Permanent |
Clean with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. Ultrasonic cleaners may be used. |
