EmeraldsUpdated 22 days ago

Emeralds are ranked 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, which means while they are not as strong as diamonds they are durable enough for everyday wear if proper care is taken.

Emeralds may chip or crack if they receive a blunt impact so avoid wearing your emerald ring if you are doing any work that is hard on your hands, like the gym, heavy lifting or gardening. We recommend you remove your emerald ring while using soap, in the shower or washing dishes and avoid exposing your emerald pieces to alcohol sanitisers, detergents, cosmetic products or oils.

The safest way to clean emerald rings is using warm, soapy water, gently removing any clouding or deposits with soft tools like a baby’s toothbrush or very soft microfibre cloth to avoid scratching the surface. Do not soak or submerge your emerald jewellery in water. Rather, rinse it briefly under a running tap and make sure to dry it thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth immediately after cleaning. 

We recommend limiting cleaning your emerald to 3-4 times a year, as any more risks damaging the oil treatment that protects the surface of the stone.

We do not recommend ever cleaning emeralds using an ultrasonic or steam cleaner.