How To Care For Opal Jewelry

Vintage 1.99ct Opal and Diamond 14kt Ring

How to Clean Opal Jewelry

When it comes to opal jewelry, there are different steps to take based on the type and style. Solid opals can be submerged in water, but submerging doublet or triplet pieces could leave them cloudy.

Cleaning Solid Opal Jewelry

• Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water to create a gentle cleaning solution
• Swish the jewelry item in the solution, then remove and wipe with a microfiber cloth or other gentle cleaning tool that has been soaked in the solution
• Dry the item thoroughly with a new, dry microfiber cloth

Cleaning A Doublet / Triplet Opal

• Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water to create a gentle cleaning solution
• Use the solution to moisten a microfiber jewellery cloth and carefully wipe the piece
• Use the solution to moisten a regular microfiber cloth and wipe the item again
• Dry the piece thoroughly with a new, dry microfiber cloth

Both types of opal jewellery should be cleaned every other month.

How to Keep Opal Jewelry from Getting Damaged

If your opal jewelry is stored long-term in a place with low humidity, like a safety deposit box. Storing the piece in cotton wool that's been moistened with water prevents the gemstone itself from losing any water and having its appearance distorted. Placing the item and the wool itogether provides an extra level of protection from the environment.

• Store the jewelry pieces you wear frequently in a padded cloth bag to prevent scratching. If scratching does occur, the damage can be repaired with a professional stone polishing.