Store Your Gemstone Jewellery The Right Way During Monsoon Season

Monsoon season is here and it brings immense joy to hear the sound of rain. Rain goes best with some soft music, a cup of hot tea or coffee and some fragrance of the mud. But along with rain comes humidity and moisture which is not suitable for the sparkling pieces of jewellery that we adore. It can affect the metal and reduce the longevity of the piece of jewellery. These valuable materials need proper care so that they can be preserved for a longer period of time.

Here are some tips byVastupal Ranka, Director, Rare jewels-A Ranka legacy, which will help in making your precious jewellery stay unaffected in this monsoon season:

Gold & Platinum

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Gold and Platinum jewellery are considered as precious metals. They are prone to catch dust, dirt and humidity. Thus, to help it stay longer and prevent it from moisture warm soapy water should be used to make it clean and shiny.

Silver

When it comes to Silver, cleaning it with toothpaste and a soft cotton cloth prevents it from turning black in colour due to monsoon. Another measure is to keep silver ornaments in an airtight bag with anti-tarnish paper. These papers help the silver jewellery to last longer.

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Diamonds

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One of the most precious stones arediamonds. However, diamonds are less prone to damage and are not considered as everyday wear. To help keep the diamond safe, soft damp cloth or soapy water can help retain its shine. The same process of cleaning can be used with Ruby and Sapphire.

Gemstones

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Pearl, Coral and other gemstones are carried by most people as a ring or as a locket. They are very delicate due to their organic characteristics. We generally apply perfumes and sprays in our hands and pulse points to smell good. When these stones come in contact with the alcohol-based perfumes they tend to get damaged. Hence, they should be handled with the utmost precaution. Also, the slightest friction may bring scratch to these stones. Keeping them in small boxes without mixing with other ornaments helps prevent them from getting scratches.

One of the easiest ways to prevent your jewellery getting spoiled is to avoid wearing them on a regular basis and store them in some airtight boxes and make sure to dry them completely before putting in those boxes. Moisture can really affect the shine and sustainability of the gemstone. Silica pouches can absorb moisture and help keep the stones dry. So keeping them along with the jewellery in the container is advisable. Nowadays, airtight containers and ziplock pouches are available in the market which can be used to keep the jewellery moisture-free. It also prevents the ornaments from breaking. Such pouches are perfect for storing our expensive materials.

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Generally, it is seen that people store their precious ornaments in jewellery boxes. Hard exterior and a soft interior is the perfect combination for a jewellery box. The solid hard surface acts as a shield against the outer pressure and the soft interior helps prevent the stones from getting scratched. A jewellery box with separate spaces has an advantage as it prevents friction between the stones. Celebrate this monsoon season and follow these valuable tips to keep your jewellery safe.

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