How To Clean Kunzite Jewelry

Treatment and durability considerations kunzite might be irradiated and then heated to enhance its color.

How to clean kunzite jewelry. It can lose its color if exposed to sunlight for even a few hours. Kunzite a variety of spodumene ranges in color from pink to lavender. Kunzite like any other gemstone can chip and crack easily if hit heavily so be careful when you wear it. Kunzite is rated at about 7 on the mohs hardness scale so it is a fairly durable gemstone and able to withstand the occasional knock or bump but we always recommended removing jewelry before physical activities especially household cleaning sports or gardening. Rub the kunzite stone for all the sides.

Expect to have to replace the stone sooner or later if it is worn much. Do it once a week. Should your kunzite gemstone or kunzite gemstone jewelry need cleaning take it to a professional jeweller. Buying kunzite gemstones. The color of irradiated heated kunzite can fade with exposure to heat and light just as it does in naturally colored kunzite.

Typically kunzite is faceted for use in jewelry though you will sometimes also find it in its raw form. If you have to set it in jewelry a pendant or something that is protected is about the only way. Named after george frederick kunz the head tiffany jeweler at the time of kunitz s discovery this gem carries with it numerous factors that determine its price. As kunzite contains aluminum it is best not to touch water on it. A safe way to clean kunzite jewellery is to use lukewarm water with mild soap and a toothbrush.

Apart from that cleaning and storing kunzite jewelry is easy. Kunzite can be made into earrings pendants necklaces bracelets and more. Take a soft cloth. Cleaning it s important to avoid steam or ultrasound for cleaning kunzite. Do not clean kunzite in a home ultrasonic cleaner it could ruin the gemstone.

The gem is rarely tumbled and polished since this does not exhibit its texture clarity or color to the best effect. New pendant kunzite by topzhang licensed under cc by 2 0. This characteristic of kunzite makes your kunzite ring ideal for indoor wear like dinner parties and other evening occassions. Warm soapy water works best. In addition to being used in jewelry kunzite is often used as a source of lithium for ceramics batteries and medicine.