Caring for Your Opal Jewelry

 Women naturally love jewellery whether they buy it for themselves or it is given as a gift. Every woman wants something different but proves that beautiful stones are rare and popular with most women. Opal jewelry is a beautiful stone that men often buy to give to their wives or girlfriends as a birthday present, Christmas, Mother's Day, souvenirs, Valentine's Day, and just to say I love you. If you have recently received opal jewelry you need to make sure you take good care of it so that it does not get damaged. Many jewelry stores fail to quote or provide proper care instructions that leave consumers guessing how to clean and care for their rainbow opal earrings.

Opal jewelry does not last as long as other gemstones so it is important that you take good care of it. When cleaning jewelry try to be careful not to use items that will scratch or break the gem. This glass-like material is not completely soft but may require extra care instructions compared to other gemstones such as emeralds. The fire and the color of the opal jewelry come from various groups of silica balls. The actual size of the silica balls will determine the amount of light reflected back to your eye. Some groups may be close enough to reflect red light while others may be far away and will result in light green or blue light. Silica balls separate light that reflects different colors depending on the size of the balls and the space inside the opal jewelry.

You should avoid dipping your opal jewelry in oil or water. You can clean this jewelry with a soft cloth, a small dishwasher and a small amount of water. You can use your finger tip or a soft brush to remove dirt and oil from your opal engagement ring. Once thoroughly rinsed, rinse thoroughly without dipping it in water. After wards you can pat it to dry to avoid breaking its pieces from scratching hard. You should always use room temperature water as hot or cold water can damage your jewelry permanently. A sudden change in temperature can damage or break a stone so it is important to try to avoid it all together if possible. You should also avoid abrasives completely such as bristled brushes or scrubber, sandpaper, or even things like hairspray.