Emerald, the king of emeralds, is known as the world's four most famous gemstones with diamonds, rubies and sapphires with its unique charm. Its beauty stems from its chemical composition, beryllium aluminosilicate, and its prestigious status as part of the beryl family. Among them, a trace amount of "chromium" elements give the emerald a brilliant green color, making it a bright star in the jewelry industry. However, emeralds are again a fractured gemstone, and most emeralds are filled to increase transparency. Therefore, we need to be doubly careful and cautious when it comes to the maintenance of emerald jewelry.
Emeralds' internal structure is relatively fragile, and the multi-fissure feature makes it more susceptible to damage. Therefore, we should try to avoid wearing emerald jewelry when doing strenuous exercise or carrying heavy objects. This protects the integrity and value of the emerald by preventing cracks or chipping of the gemstone due to impact or pressure.
Emeralds are very sensitive to high temperatures and bright light. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures or sunlight can not only cause cracks to form inside the gemstone, but it can also cause it to change color and lose its original brilliance. Therefore, we should avoid placing emerald jewelry in direct sunlight or places with high temperatures in our daily life, such as balconies, cars, etc. At the same time, in high temperature environments such as cooking and barbecue, you should also avoid wearing emerald jewelry to prevent oil smoke and high temperature from causing damage to the gemstone.
We need to be especially careful when cleaning our emerald jewelry. Acids, alkalis, alcohols, ethers and other chemicals can damage the filling material in the emerald, reducing its transparency. In addition, ultrasonic and steam cleaning are not recommended. This is because ultrasonic vibrations can make fractured gemstones more fragile, while hot steam can cause grease or resin to melt and flow out of the fractures. The safest way to clean your emerald jewelry is to gently scrub it with warm, soapy water and then dry it with a clean towel or gently wipe it with a soft-bristled brush. However, it should be noted that it is not recommended to wash more than twice in a year, as excessive cleaning may cause unnecessary damage to the emerald.
In order to maintain the transparency and luster of the emerald, we can regularly apply a little baby oil to the emerald. This is sufficient every three to six months. To apply, apply evenly to the emerald with a cotton swab and leave it standing for two hours to allow the oil to penetrate fully. Doing so mimics the oil-filled treatment that emeralds have during treatment, helping to maintain the gemstone's luster and transparency. After application, soak in the same distilled or purified water as at room temperature for another twenty minutes, then gently wipe the surface of the stone with a very soft bristle brush, and finally dry it with a new flannel cloth.
The erosive effect of oil smoke on emerald should not be underestimated. In stir-frying, cooking, or in places with oil fumes, we should avoid wearing emerald jewelry. If you accidentally expose your emerald jewelry to oil fumes, you should wash it with warm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth to prevent oil fumes from causing damage to the gemstones.
When we are not wearing emerald jewelry, it should be stored separately in a jewelry box or soft cloth bag. This avoids scratches caused by the rubbing of the jewellery against each other. At the same time, the storage environment should be kept dry and cool, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures. This ensures that the emerald will not be damaged by environmental factors during storage.
If your emerald jewelry has not been worn for a long time or has obvious scratches, cracks, etc., we recommend sending it to a professional jewelry store for maintenance and maintenance. Professionals will clean, polish or re-set the emerald according to the specific situation to restore its original luster and beauty. This ensures that the value and charm of the emerald will be maintained for a long time.
In short, the maintenance of emerald jadeite requires our careful care and professional maintenance. Only by properly caring for and maintaining this king of emeralds can it bloom with a lasting brilliance and become a brilliant addition to our lives.