Gemstone of the Day: Opal

My gemstone of the day is opal, which also happens to be one of October’s birthstones. The name “opal” is derived from the Sanskrit word for “stone ... to heat, pressure, and chemicals. It should never been cleaned using an ultrasonic cleaner or steam. Opal ... . For this reason, I don’t recommend using opal in jewelry that undergoes a lot of wear and [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:25:12

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Don’t do this at home

Bulk WD40, originally uploaded by Ry Jones. You’re told not to use flammable liquids in ultrasonic cleaners; don’t do what I do. I bought a gallon of WD40 to use for cleaning, and it’s great. One thing I noticed is that it heats up really quickly - before, I was using ATF or brake fluid and it never got warm. Water [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 08:50:53

The Ruby: Fire in a Gemstone

The Ruby: Fire in a Gemstone Thursday 13 November 2008 @ 4:11 pm Passion, heat and love. These words capture the essence of the ruby ... it is very durable. Cleaning is easy. Your ruby necklace can be steamed, agitated in the ultrasonic cleaner or soaked in soapy warm water. A light brushing [more...]

Date: 2008-11-13 08:11:46

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