Caring for your Opal Jewellery
Taking care of an opal gemstone and opal jewellery is essential in order to maintain its beauty and luster. Opals are a beautiful but somewhat delicate stone that can be susceptible to damage when exposed to harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. In order for your opal and opal jewellery to stay looking beautiful for years to come, it’s important to know the best ways to clean them safely.
TIP 1 - DON'T USE HARSH CLEANSERS ON OPAL
The most important thing you need to remember when dealing with opals is that they should not be cleaned with any kind of chemical cleansers including ultrasonic cleaners, which can cause irreparable damage to the surface of your opal. Instead, you should just use warm, clean water and a soft cloth or brush to gently remove any dirt and grime.
TIP 2 - TRY TO CLEAN METAL SEPARATELY FROM YOUR OPAL
If you have an opal ring, opal necklace, or opal bracelet, it’s important that the metal parts are cleaned separately. Opals should never come into contact with any kind of harsh chemicals as this can discolour or damage the stone. To clean the metal parts of your jewellery, use a mild non-abrasive cleanser such as dish soap and warm water.
TIP 3 - KEEP YOUR OPALS AWAY FROM EXTREME HEAT AND COLD
It’s also important to remember that opals need protection from extreme temperatures as they can risk cracking if exposed to any long-term direct exposure to extreme heat or cold.
TIP 4 - STORE YOUR OPALS IN THE COOL
Finally, it’s important to store your opal jewellery in a cool, dry place. Opals should be kept out of direct harsh sunlight and away from very humid areas. Opals should also never come into contact with perfume or lotion as these could smear the stone's surface.
By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your opal and opal jewellery remain beautiful for years to come. Keep in mind that it is always best to consult an opal specialist if you need assistance with cleaning or caring for your precious stones.
With the right knowledge and care, you can keep your precious opals looking beautiful for years to come! Enjoy your opal jewellery.
Caring for your Opal Jewellery
Here are some simple but important things to keep your opal jewellery looking its best
- Oils and face creams will not damage your opal jewellery, but a build-up of these products may reduce its shine and clarity.
- Avoid constant abrasives, scrapes, or a hard knock as this could damage your opal jewellery.
- Opals should be polished with a soft toothbrush or a cloth to maintain their finish. Clean gently with mild detergent in room-temperature water and a soft toothbrush or cloth, and rinse to remove any residue. Opals are very porous; do not soak them, and never immerse a doublet or triplet.
Just some other information I thought you may like to know:
Opal stimulates originality and dynamic creativity, it helps in accessing and expressing your true self. Opal is absorbent and reflective. It picks up thoughts and feelings, amplifies them, and then sends them back. Opal is a karmic stone sending you the message "What you put out there comes back to you threefold".
The opal is a representative of justice and is a protective stone in dangerous places. Opal has always been associated with love and passion. It can also act as an emotional stabilizer.
Zodiac: opal is the zodiac stone for Cancer, Libra, Pisces, and Scorpio, and it is the astrological gemstone for the sign.
Chakra: Boulder opal channels projective energy that can benefit all chakras.
Element: Boulder opal is assigned to the element of fire, although it can enhance all of the elements.
Opal is found around the world (Brazil, Mexico, Honduras and the western US) however Australia produces 95% of the world's precious opal and it is our official national gemstone, a stone famous across the world for its brilliant colours. In Indigenous stories, a rainbow created the colours of the opal when it touched the earth.
