How Do You Clean And Store Opal Jewelry?
Opals are beautiful, fiery, and unique gems, however, they are also delicate and require special care. Opals are porous and need to be stored and cleaned differently than other jewelry. Keep your opals clean Opals and opal jewelry can be cleaned with soapy water and a very, very soft brush. Rinse well with clean water. Dry with clean cloth. It is generally not recommended to soak opals with settings for any length of time as it can loosen the fastenings. Opals should not be oiled at all- oils can contain additives that may reduce the “fire” of the stone. Clean the any metal setting of your opal separately. The safest way to clean the metal setting containing your opals is with a jewelry cloth. Store your opals in a “non” air tight container. While some metals oxidize with air, opals need it. Opals need humidity and can crack if they become too dry. They are also susceptible to cracking with extreme temperature changes so store them in a controlled temperature environment.
