How to Care for Coloured Stones and Diamonds Together

Before cleaning coloured-stone and diamond jewellery, check the product record or ask the jeweller to identify every stone, treatment and metal. Do not automatically soak it or use an ultrasonic, steam cleaner, alcohol or household chemical. If the seller confirms that a gentle home clean is compatible, use lukewarm water, the specified mild cleanser and a very soft brush or lint-free cloth. Rinse only as advised, dry thoroughly and inspect the setting. Store the piece separately so its diamonds cannot scratch softer gems.

Mohs hardness is not a complete care guide. It does not predict cleavage, inclusions, filling, coatings, porosity or how safely a mounted stone will tolerate vibration and heat.

Documenting exact treatment histories prevents cleaning agent incompatibility errors.

Record gemstone varieties, treatment categories, metal fineness levels, and seller cleaning constraints. For metal details, see how to check the metal used in diamond jewellery.

Confirm prongs are secure, look for chips on facet borders, check hinges, and verify setting gaps. Do not clean pieces with loose stones at home.

Soaking unknown gemstones or using aggressive brushes can damage delicate fillings.

1. Close the drain or use a separate bowl.
2. Prepare lukewarm—not hot—water and only the cleanser specified by the seller.
3. Wipe or lightly brush with a clean, very soft tool, supporting the piece rather than pulling on its setting.
4. Clean behind the stones gently; residue often collects there.
5. Rinse only if the care instructions permit it.
6. Pat dry with a lint-free cloth and allow hidden areas to dry fully.
7. Reinspect the stones and setting before wearing.

Ultrasonic vibration frequencies can propagate fracture lines or dislodge settings. For certificate checks, see what certified lab-grown diamond jewellery means.

Rapid thermal expansions (steam pressure) can cause cleavages in sensitive gemstone structures. Always declare treatment details before repair works.

Avoid chlorine, bleaches, Sunscreens, perfumes, and abrasive pastes like baking soda. Wear jewelry only after skincare formulas dry.

Remove jewelry before intense exercise, manual tasks, and household cleaning. Even diamonds can chip if struck at cleavage points.

Keeping diamonds separated from softer materials avoids surface scratching.

Utilize separate soft-lined slots, prevent articulated sections from rubbing, and keep chains clear of prongs.

Audit clasps, check for rattling sounds, inspect prong tips, and watch for catches in fabrics. Do not use metal pins to test stone seating.

Detail stone treatments, origin categories, and previous settings modifications to the servicing goldsmith in writing.

Pack mixed-stone jewelry in rigid travel organizers with padded dividers. Avoid using general hotel cleaners.

• Cleaning the piece as though every stone were a diamond.
• Assuming natural and laboratory-created versions always have identical care needs.
• Using an ultrasonic because one gemstone appears on a generic “safe” list.
• Applying boiling water or moving a piece rapidly between temperatures.
• Scrubbing with a hard brush or abrasive paste.
• Soaking jewellery when treatments, adhesives or construction are unknown.
• Storing diamonds in contact with coloured stones.
• Hiding treatment information from a repair jeweller.
• Continuing to wear a piece after a stone begins to move.

Before cleaning:

• Identify all stones, treatments, metal and construction.
• Read the exact seller instructions.
• Inspect the setting and clasp.
• Stop if anything is loose, chipped or unknown.

During cleaning:

• Use only the confirmed method.
• Work in a secure bowl or over a closed drain.
• Avoid excessive force, heat and prolonged soaking.
• Keep ultrasonic and steam cleaning off-limits unless specifically approved.

After cleaning:

• Dry hidden areas fully.
• Recheck every setting.
• Store the piece separately.
• Record professional cleaning or repair.

Aurelia Royale provides complete care protocols detailing treatments and cleaning scopes for all pieces. Explore Aurelia Royale jewellery or contact Aurelia Royale to request specific specifications.