How To Clean Onyx Jewelry

Just use a soft dry cloth or a soft brush to wipe any dirt off your gemstones.

How to clean onyx jewelry. However since onyx is such a vulnerable gemstone it unavoidably limits you in how you can clean the other parts of your jewelry. Marcasite jewelry upkeep depends on good day to day habits but when a full cleaning is in order it s important to take the correct steps to avoid doing more harm than good to this fragile stone. Use the brush to remove dirt and grime from the edges of the stone where it meets the metal findings. On the mohs hardness scale onyx gemstones vary between 6 5 and 7. Marcasite jewelry is jewelry made from pyrite or fool s gold.

If any marks remain in the surface repeat the polishing rinsing and drying steps concentrating on the scratched areas. Inspect the onyx closely under a magnifying glass to see if the scratches have been removed. In this video jeweller bobby white is going to show you how to clean your jewelry at home. Cleaning sterling silver black onyx jewelry. Marcasite itself a mineral in its own right is too brittle to be used in jewelry.

I heard about a cleaning method involving water salt and baking soda for tarnished sterling silver and many people seem to think that works well. He will show you 5 ways to clean your jewellery which will work fo. I have necklace and bracelet made of sterling silver 925 and they both have inlaid black onyx stones as well. Cleaning onyx jewelry is pretty straightforward. Cleaning the settings of your onyx jewelry.

Don t wet the stone or soak it in water however as onyx is porous and absorbs liquids easily. Black onyx is easily found and affordable today good cleaning process and taking care of the black onyx ring will keep it in good condition for years to come. To clean the setting that holds your onyx stone you should use a method that is appropriate for the metal your ring or other jewelry is made of. However that look may be ruined if your onyx jewelry is not in proper condition. Dry the onyx jewelry with a soft cloth.

A black onyx cuff or an onyx signet ring are fabulous jewelry pieces that help create a powerful look. And this brings us to cleaning onyx jewelry.