The birthstone for March is aquamarine, a blue green stone.It is resistant to weathering.The light color of the stone makes it67531 when you wear it.Cleaning your aquamarine can keep it beautiful.If you want to clean your aquamarine ring, wash it with warm soapy water.
Step 1: Put water in a bowl.
The safest way to clean an aquamarine ring is to use soap and warm water.Put a small bowl of water in it.There is a drop of dish soap.
Step 2: The ring should be soaked.
The ring should be placed in the soapy water.Allow it to soak for around five minutes.Leave it soaking if it is dirty or dingy.
Step 3: Use a soft toothbrush to scrub the gem.
The ring needs to be removed from the water.To clean the band and stone, use a toothbrush with soft bristles.The bristles should be moved across the surfaces.The stone can be held by the prongs.If the prongs are damaged, they can bend or break.If the setting is silver, don't use a toothbrush on the band.If your setting is made of metal, you can gently clean it with a soft toothbrush.
Step 4: The ring needs to be washed.
The ring should be washed with warm water.It's a good idea to remove all the soap.Either dry it with a towel or let it air dry.If the band is made of silver, make sure the ring is dry.
Step 5: If the band is made of silver, Polish with a soft jewelers cloth.
You can't clean the band with the toothbrush at the same time as the stone if it has a silver setting.Use a soft cloth.It's possible to soak it in water and clean it with a toothbrush, but you have to use a different method.After drying the ring, take a soft cloth and buff the stone and band.If your band is silver, you can skip the soaking step and just use the soft cloth to clean the stone and band.
Step 6: Don't use harsh chemicals.
aquamarine may be damaged by chemicals.Alcohol or ammonia shouldn't be used to clean aquamarine.Chemicals can damage the stone, even though it might work on some of your other rings.
Step 7: Don't put aquamarine under heat.
If you want to clean aquamarine rings, place them in the microwave or in boiling water.The stone can be damaged by this.They should never be put in a steam cleaner.
Step 8: Store your ring in a soft cloth.
Aquamarine stones can fade in the sun.Wrap your aquamarine ring in a soft cloth to protect it from damage.You can put it in a small box or bag to keep it safe.