The soft beauty of the opals can be easily damaged by careless dressing and inadequate storage. Because they have holes, which means they absorb moisture and other liquids, caring for opals is different from many other fine jewelry. But caring for opals is important if you want to preserve their value and amazing opalescence for many years to come.
Opal necklace contains up to 6% water so in order to maintain its composition, it needs to be exposed regularly to keep track of moisture values. The easiest way to take care of your opals is to wear them regularly because moisture is absorbed naturally from the skin during wear. When opal jewelry is placed in jewelry boxes without air or moisture, opals can crack due to dehydration.
Whether your opal jewelry is set with a complete gemstone, or a small piece of opal attached to the supporting material, the opals are hollow and delicate. And they are relatively soft, weighing just 5.50-6.50 compared to 10.0 diamonds. This means that opals can easily be scratched, broken and lost their bright color if you allow them to come in contact with harsh chemicals, such as house cleaners, polishers and garden products.
But think of other products!
Usually women finish dressing, put on their makeup and add jewelry before finishing their hair. Hair spray is very heavy on opal jewelry. In fact, all personal hygiene products, such as cologne deodorant, are harmful to opals and should be used before jewelry is attached.
Excessive heat or cold can damage opals as well. This does not mean that you cannot wear them because it is a hot day. But be careful about extreme temperatures, especially if you are wearing an opal ring. Do not go into the ice maker to get ice cubes and put in a hot shower. That will greatly shock your opal jewelry! And ALWAYS remove opals before bathing, swimming or immersion in a hot tub!
If your opal jewelry is very dirty, use clean warm water to briefly soak the opals and remove the worst dirt with a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush. Rinse with light water and dry gently with a white towel. Caring for opals is primarily a logical question and an appreciation for the fragility of this beautiful gem. After all, having spent thousands of years in shaping, be sure to treat it right and it will bring you lifelong happiness.
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