An emerald ring truly is a thing of beauty; whether it is a trilogy ring, a cluster ring, a statement piece or a twist ring- no matter the style, an antique emerald ring is certainly something to behold. Of course then, if you own an emerald ring you want to make sure it is as beautiful today as the day you bought it or were gifted it. That means, the sometimes dreaded task of…cleaning your emerald ring.

Generally, it is advised to clean your emerald ring around twice a year. The actual task of cleaning your emeralds might seem quite daunting at first, partly because the emerald is a slightly more fragile stone than say the diamond. For this reason, some people like to take their emerald jewellery to a professional in order to get it cleaned. However, this isn’t always necessary, especially if you follow our tips and tricks below.

The most important thing about cleaning emeralds is to steer clear from any steam or an ultrasonic. This is because ultrasonic vibrations can weaken stones, and steam can cause oil to sweat out of your emerald.

Below are some helpful steps for cleaning your emerald ring:

1. First, its good practice to get a soft cloth, such as a microfiber cloth to remove any dirt, or oil that might have accumulated on your emerald ring.
2. Secondly, fill a small bowl or glass with tepid, lukewarm water. Make sure to add some mild soap or washing up liquid in the bowl as well. Then place your emerald ring in the glass or bowl.
3. Locate a soft brush toothbrush in order to gently brush clean your ring. The toothbrush can really help to get in between the hard to reach areas. Because it is a soft brush, you don’t need to be afraid to rigorously brush your emerald ring in order to get all the dirt off your jewellery.
4. Next, you need to rinse off the soapy water. You can either rinse under a tap, or you can re-fill your bowl/glass with clean water and re-submerge your jewellery into the water to remove any soap.
5. The last step to cleaning your emerald jewellery is to dry it off. Again, a microfiber cloth is quite useful here as it makes it less likely that any fibres will get caught in your jewellery again.

Top tips for wearing and storing your emerald ring

As with other jewellery, it is always best to put on your emerald ring after you’ve applied moisturiser, perfume, hair products, or make-up. This is so the chemicals don’t damage your emeralds if applied when worn.

Since emerald jewellery is slightly more fragile it is advised that you try to refrain from wearing your emerald ring while showing, sleeping, working out, or swimming.

It is always a good idea to consider where you are storing your emerald ring, as they can be easily scratched. Sometimes, it is best to store your emeralds -and other softer stones- separately from other gemstones and jewellery; whether that is in a separate jewellery bag or a jewellery box.

As with your other items of jewellery, it is suggested that you talk to a jeweller once in a while and show them your jewellery. This is just to find out if any gemstones are loose or if your emeralds need re-oiling. That way you can take preventative measures in order to keep your jewellery in tip-top condition.