๐งผ General Cleaning Instructions:
โ ๏ธ Special Care for Different Stones:
๐ฆ Storage Tips:
โข Store each gemstone separately to prevent scratching
โข Keep away from extreme temperatures
โข Use soft pouches or lined jewelry boxes
๐งผ General Cleaning Instructions:
โ ๏ธ Special Care Notes:
๐ฆ Storage Tips:
Select your gemstone type for specific care instructions:
๐ At Gems Creation Arts, we provide full disclosure of all treatments and certifications for complete transparency.
๐ก Tip: Higher hardness doesn't always mean more durable. Consider toughness and stability for daily wear jewelry.
GIA: Gemological Institute of America - Most trusted worldwide
SSEF: Swiss Gemmological Institute - European excellence
Gรผbelin: Premium Swiss laboratory for rare gems
AGL: American Gemological Laboratories
Heat Treatment: Enhances color and clarity (very common)
Oil/Resin Filling: Improves clarity in emeralds
Irradiation: Changes color in some stones
Unheated/Natural: No treatments - premium value
โจ All our certified gems come with detailed treatment disclosure
๐ Understanding Gemstone Certificates:
๐ฌ Common Treatments:
โ What to Look For:
๐ Understanding Gemstone Certificates:
๐ฌ Common Treatments:
โ What to Look For:
At Gems Creation Arts, we are committed to ethical sourcing practices that support mining communities, protect the environment, and ensure every gemstone in our collection meets the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. Each purchase comes with full provenance documentation.
๐ Trusted Certification Bodies:
๐ฌ Common Treatments to Know:
โ Certificate Verification:
Use warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners unless specifically recommended.
Store separately in soft pouches to prevent scratching. Keep away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
Some gemstones require special care. Check the specific care instructions for your stone type below.
๐ก Tip: Regular gentle cleaning maintains your gemstone's brilliance and value.
Natural gemstones may undergo treatments to enhance their beauty. Common treatments include heating, oiling, and irradiation. All treatments are disclosed for transparency.
Our premium gemstones come with certificates from recognized gemological institutes (GIA, SSEF, Gรผbelin) verifying authenticity, quality, and any treatments.
We are committed to ethical sourcing practices, ensuring our gemstones are conflict-free and responsibly mined with respect for communities and environment.
โจ Quality Guarantee: Each gemstone is carefully selected for exceptional quality and beauty.
Cleaning: Use warm soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners for treated rubies.
Storage: Store separately in soft cloth pouches to prevent scratching other gems.
Hardness: 9 on Mohs scale - very durable for daily wear.
Cleaning: Warm, soapy water is always safe. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually safe for untreated stones.
Storage: Store in a separate soft cloth to prevent scratches on other jewelry.
Hardness: 9 on Mohs scale, making it very durable and suitable for everyday wear.
Cleaning: Warm soapy water is ideal. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are generally safe, but caution is advised for stones with fractures.
Storage: Store separately in a soft pouch to avoid being scratched by harder stones like diamonds.
Hardness: 8 on the Mohs scale, offering excellent durability for all types of jewelry.
Cleaning: Clean with warm, soapy water and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners as they can cause damage.
Storage: Keep it separate from other jewels to prevent scratches. Avoid exposure to extreme heat.
Hardness: 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale, which is good for most jewelry uses but requires some care.
Cleaning: Warm, soapy water is the best way to clean beryl. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners should be avoided, especially for emeralds (a variety of beryl).
Storage: Store separately to prevent scratches from harder gems. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Hardness: 7.5-8 on Mohs scale, making it a durable gemstone for jewelry.
Cleaning: Use warm, soapy water. Avoid steam or ultrasonic cleaners as high heat can cause internal cracks.
Storage: Store separately due to its hardness. Protect from hard blows, as it can be split easily.
Hardness: 8 on the Mohs scale, which is very hard, but its perfect cleavage makes it prone to chipping.
Cleaning: Warm, soapy water is a safe bet. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe, but it's best to avoid them for stones with fractures.
Storage: Store separately to prevent scratches from harder stones. Its toughness is generally good.
Hardness: 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for most jewelry types.
Cleaning: Only use warm, soapy water. Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, as it's sensitive to thermal shock.
Storage: Store in a protective box. Avoid contact with harder gemstones to prevent scratching.
Hardness: 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Best suited for earrings and pendants to avoid impacts.
Cleaning: Use a soft, damp cloth. Never use ultrasonic cleaners, as the vibrations can cause the opal to crack. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Storage: Store in a soft pouch with a few drops of water to prevent dehydration. Avoid extreme temperature changes.
Hardness: 5.5-6.5 on the Mohs scale, making it a delicate stone that requires careful handling.
Cleaning: Use warm, soapy water. Avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners as peridot is sensitive to heat.
Storage: Store separately to protect from scratches. Avoid contact with acids.
Hardness: 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale. It is best to avoid rough wear.
Cleaning: Warm, soapy water is best. Most quartz varieties are safe in ultrasonic cleaners, except for those that are dyed or fracture-filled.
Storage: Store away from harder gems to prevent scratching. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent color fading in some varieties.
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a durable choice for all types of jewelry.
A certificate from a gemological lab (like GIA, EGL, AGL) verifies a gemstone's identity, characteristics, and any treatments it has undergone. This ensures you are making an informed purchase.
Cleaning Instructions:
Durability & Care:
Treatment & Certification:
Quartz varieties may undergo heat treatment or irradiation to enhance color. Certification information is available upon request. Our gemologists provide detailed treatment and certification reports.