Gemstone Jewellery

If you’re looking for an everyday piece of jewellery, then you might want to opt for gemstones that are durable and can be worn with little worry. Sapphires and rubies are known for their hardiness and strength.

Cleaning your jewellery is relatively low maintenance and should be done frequently to remove any debris or build-up that will affect the shine of the piece. All you need is a gentle liquid detergent, like washing up liquid, with warm water in a bowl – make sure the water isn’t too hot as gemstones can be damaged by a sudden change in temperature. With a soft, clean toothbrush, you can gently scrub your jewellery.

You can also take your jewellery to get professionally cleaned at a jeweller. You should aim to do this about twice a year on top of regular cleans at home.

While some gemstones are more durable than others, you should remove all your jewellery when you go into the shower. This prevents any chemicals in your products from affecting the stones and keeps them secure in their setting.

There are no rules about which birthstones you should wear. While traditionally birthstones are known to bring luck to their wearer, you can wear whatever pieces of jewellery you think look best on you.