Caring for natural stone: the do’s and don’ts
Perfume, seawater, ultrasonic cleaners… Simple habits that lengthen the life of your stone.
Natural stone is a living material; with the right care it only grows more beautiful over the years.
Do: wipe it with a soft, lightly damp cloth. Store it in its velvet pouch, apart from other jewellery, when not worn. Do not keep soft stones such as amber in the same box as hard ones.
Do not: let it touch perfume, hairspray, alcohol or detergent. Never use an ultrasonic cleaner; the vibration opens micro-cracks. Do not leave it in direct sunlight for long periods.
Amber in particular is a soft stone (Mohs 2–2.5). Worn daily as a ring it may pick up fine scratches over time; this is in fact a sign the stone is genuine, and it can be polished out.
