How Do You Care For Moonstone Jewelry?
For centuries moonstone, a naturally occurring gemstone belonging to the feldspar family, has been prized by jewelers for its pearly translucence. Unlike diamond, moonstone is a relatively soft stone, rated a “6” on the Mohs scale. It is prone to both scratching and breakage if it is not handled carefully. Caring for your moonstone ring, necklace, or bracelet will promise years of beauty and enjoyment from this intriguing stone. Remove your moonstone jewelry when participating in sports, housecleaning, gardening, moving heavy items, or other activities that may expose it to the risk of impact and fine scratches. Take special care not to expose your moonstone jewelry to housecleaning products. Abrasive cleaners, abrasive cloths and acids can dull moonstone. Products containing bleach can pit or discolor many precious metals. Choose a jewelry box with felt lining and compartments to keep your gemstones from touching and rubbing against one another to minimize the risk of fine scratches.
