Care and Handling
All gemstones should be treated with care. No gem is indestructible. Even diamond - which the Greeks named "adamas" (their word for invincible), will chip or even break in two if hit on a stress plane known as a "cleavage". Similar to diamond, some emeralds have planes of weakness in their crystal structure which will not withstand a sharp blow or other kinds of abuse.
It is important to remember that your emerald is a gemstone, and basic rules of gemstone etiquette should be observed.
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NEVER EVER clean your stone, (or have it cleaned), with a steam cleaner or an ultrasonic bath. |
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ONLY clean your emerald by using warm soapy water and a toothbrush. |
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DON'T wear it in a hostile environment... i.e. gardening, washing dishes, or any other place where it could be easily chipped. Think of it this way... Would you wear a tuxedo or evening gown while you work in the garden? |
Always remember that treating your stone with care will preserve it's beauty for your lifetime and also for generations to come!
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