How to Care for and Clean Your Birthstone Ring: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Care for and Clean Your Birthstone Ring: A Comprehensive Guide

For a personalized birthstone ring, you can choose any color, color and style, as well as the carving style you want to customize. Choose a birthstone as a gift, give it a special meaning, and different colors represent different wishes. Expressing love with a birthstone, perhaps to someone you love, is the only special gift you receive for the first time in your life. Of course, the birthstone is beautiful and we need to take care of it together. It needs proper care and maintenance. All jewelry is a unique choice. To maintain the original appearance of the birthstone, everyone needs to act together. This blog post is to help everyone how to care and clean it. The comprehensive guide to birthstone rings. Let's learn about the birthstone and love it together.


First, understand the birthstone ring:


birthstone ring
The birthstone represents the birthstone for people born in the twelve months. Each month has a different birthstone:
January is garnet, and garnet is the birthstone of January, representing chastity, friendship, and loyalty.
February is amethyst and amethyst. The purple of ametrine represents wisdom and yellow represents wealth. At the same time, crystals with purple and yellow colors are believed to bring extraordinary wisdom and wealth.
March is aquamarine, which symbolizes "calmness and bravery", "happiness and longevity".
April is diamond, which symbolizes chastity and purity.
May is emerald, which symbolizes the stone of happiness.
June is pearl or moonstone, alexandrite, which symbolizes wealth, happiness, happiness and nobility.
July is a ruby, which symbolizes eternal love.
August is peridot and spinel, which symbolizes the happiness and harmony of couples.
September is sapphire, which symbolizes loyalty, constancy, love and honesty.
October is tourmaline and opal, symbolizing all kinds of charm.
November is topaz (topaz), citrine, which symbolizes friendship and happiness. December is turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite, which symbolize victory, good luck, and the guarantee of success.


They all represent different special meanings. The appearance of the birthstone makes us all shake. Customize a personalized accessory for your beloved, customize an exclusive gift, and the birthstone of different months has a special meaning. Use this Birthstone pendants, to celebrate the love of your life or someone close to you, the birthstone is made of natural zircon in different colors, it is a shining natural treasure.

2. General care tips for birthstone rings

  • Do not wear other precious metal rings while wearing the birthstone to avoid collision or abrasion
  • When you don't wear it normally, please store it in a plastic bag to prevent scratches and damage.
  • Avoid contact with chemicals, avoid contact with sulfur soap, hair dye, perm and other items that are easy to damage the surface luster of silver jewelry;
  • When exercising and doing housework, you need to remove the birthstone ring to avoid excessive sweat or oil stains, which will cause the color of the gemstone to become dull if it enters the gap of the ring. In case of direct sunlight or bad weather, please take it off in time and store it separately in a plastic bag.

3. How to clean a birthstone ring
Regular cleaning of birthstones is important to maintain the luster of gemstone color
Safe cleaning methods for inorganic gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds:
1. Go to the gold shop for ultrasonic cleaning;
2. At home, use diluted detergent for cleaning; please note: do not soak diamonds in detergent water for a long time, usually, as long as the diamond is in contact with diluted detergent water, except for some inaccessible Even excuses, most of the place could be cleaned. Note: Although the detergent is an alkaline product, the content of alkaline substances in it is not enough to cause damage to gemstones, so it can be used with confidence.
3. Keep away from acid and alkali, even inorganic gemstones can't stand it.

Safe cleaning methods for organic gemstones such as pearls:
1. Go to the gold shop for ultrasonic cleaning
2. Organic gemstones are more afraid of sweat during normal wear, especially in summer. Coral is especially sensitive to sweat in organic gemstones. After wearing in summer, rinse organic gemstones with clean water, then dry them with a soft cloth, and finally put them in a ventilated place to dry thoroughly to avoid secondary damage.
3. The corrosion of amber by sweat is not obvious, and coral is the most obvious. After wearing it in summer, there will be a white mark next to the skin. You can first apply olive oil to restore its color; if it still cannot be restored, please return to the venue to polish and restore.
Birthstone is natural zirconia that can be cleaned at home with mild soap, warm water and a soft brush for gentle cleaning. It should also be noted that the inlaid part of the birthstone is easy to hide dirt, so according to the appeal, take it off when you encounter activities such as exercising and doing housework, put it in a plastic bag, and continue to wear it after finishing things such as storage safety.

For a personalized birthstone ring, you can choose any color, color and style, as well as the carving style you want to customize. Choose a birthstone as a gift, give it a special meaning, and different colors represent different wishes. Expressing love with a birthstone, perhaps to someone you love, is the only special gift you receive for the first time in your life. Of course, the birthstone is beautiful and we need to take care of it together. It needs proper care and maintenance. All jewelry is a unique choice. To maintain the original appearance of the birthstone, everyone needs to act together. This blog post is to help everyone how to care and clean it. The comprehensive guide to birthstone rings. Let's learn about the birthstone and love it together.

Ⅰ. Understanding birthstone rings

The birthstone represents the birthstone for people born in the twelve months. Each month has a different birthstone:
January is garnet, and garnet is the birthstone of January, representing chastity, friendship, and loyalty.
February is amethyst and amethyst. The purple of ametrine represents wisdom and yellow represents wealth. At the same time, crystals with purple and yellow colors are believed to bring extraordinary wisdom and wealth.
March is aquamarine, which symbolizes "calmness and bravery", "happiness and longevity".
April is diamond, which symbolizes chastity and purity.
May is emerald, which symbolizes the stone of happiness.
June is pearl or moonstone, alexandrite, which symbolizes wealth, happiness, happiness and nobility.
July is a ruby, which symbolizes eternal love.
August is peridot and spinel, which symbolizes the happiness and harmony of couples.
September is sapphire, which symbolizes loyalty, constancy, love and honesty.
October is tourmaline and opal, symbolizing all kinds of charm.
November is topaz (topaz), citrine, which symbolizes friendship and happiness. December is turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite, which symbolize victory, good luck, and the guarantee of success.

They all represent different special meanings. The appearance of the birthstone makes us all shake. Customize a personalized accessory for your beloved, customize an exclusive gift, and the birthstone of different months has a special meaning. Use this Birthstone pendants, to celebrate the love of your life or someone close to you, the birthstone is made of natural zircon in different colors, it is a shining natural treasure.

Ⅱ. General Care Tips for Birthstone Rings
Do not wear other precious metal rings while wearing the birthstone to avoid collision or abrasion
When you don't wear it normally, please store it in a plastic bag to prevent scratches and damage.

Avoid contact with chemicals, avoid contact with sulfur soap, hair dye, perm and other items that are easy to damage the surface luster of silver jewelry;

When exercising and doing housework, you need to remove the birthstone ring to avoid excessive sweat or oil stains, which will cause the color of the gemstone to become dull if it enters the gap of the ring. In case of direct sunlight or bad weather
If there is gas, please take it off in time and store it in a plastic bag separately.

Ⅲ. How to clean a birthstone ring
Regular cleaning of birthstones is important to maintain the luster of gemstone color
Safe cleaning methods for inorganic gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds:
1. Go to the gold shop for ultrasonic cleaning;
2. At home, use diluted detergent for cleaning; please note: do not soak diamonds in detergent water for a long time, usually, as long as the diamond is in contact with diluted detergent water, except for some inaccessible Even excuses, most of the place could be cleaned. Note: Although the detergent is an alkaline product, the content of alkaline substances in it is not enough to cause damage to gemstones, so it can be used with confidence.
3. Keep away from acid and alkali, even inorganic gemstones can't stand it.

Safe cleaning methods for organic gemstones such as pearls:
1. Go to the gold shop for ultrasonic cleaning
2. Organic gemstones are more afraid of sweat during normal wear, especially in summer. Coral is especially sensitive to sweat in organic gemstones. After wearing in summer, rinse organic gemstones with clean water, then dry them with a soft cloth, and finally put them in a ventilated place to dry thoroughly to avoid secondary damage.
3. The corrosion of amber by sweat is not obvious, and coral is the most obvious. After wearing it in summer, there will be a white mark next to the skin. You can first apply olive oil to restore its color; if it still cannot be restored, please return to the venue to polish and restore.
Birthstone is natural zirconia that can be cleaned at home with mild soap, warm water and a soft brush for gentle cleaning. It should also be noted that the inlaid part of the birthstone is easy to hide dirt, so according to the appeal, take it off when you encounter activities such as exercising and doing housework, put it in a plastic bag, and continue to wear it after finishing things such as storage safety.

IV. Birthstone-Specific Care and Cleaning Tips

Below we discuss the common birthstones amethyst, aquamarine, topaz, garnet
Amethyst: Amethyst has a Mohs hardness of 7. It is a durable gemstone with good hardness and toughness. However, sudden temperature changes will cause amethyst to break, and it will also be affected by hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride and alkali. solution damage. Amethyst is safe to clean with warm soapy water

Aquamarine: The Mohs hardness of aquamarine is between 7.5 and 8, and it is afraid of high temperature and hydrofluoric acid. Warm soapy water is always a safe way to clean birthstones

Topaz: The Mohs hardness of Huanglongyu is 6.5~7. If you are afraid of high temperature, you should smear Huanglongyu with baby oil to nourish Huanglongyu and prevent water from evaporating.

Garnet: The Mohs hardness of garnet is 7~8. If you are afraid of high temperature and acid-base objects, you can soak it in pure water to soften the stain and then scrub it with a wool brush. Apply a layer of white tea oil on the surface as a protective layer, seal it in a dark place when not wearing it, and wait for absorption before wearing it.

The birthstone ring is inlaid with about 1-4 gemstones, and the customized December birthstone is used. Different gemstones will be inlaid, so more attention should be paid to the maintenance and cleaning of the birthstone to avoid damage to the birthstone.

Cissyia is committed to the integrity of customers, ensuring that each birthstone ring before sale will be professionally cleaned and regularly inspected to avoid damage to the gemstone.


Ⅴ. Additional tips for long-term maintenance

Many people think that the maintenance of the birthstone is optional, and they think that the birthstone will not be damaged without maintenance, which is wrong! Although it will not be directly damaged without maintenance, it will make the birthstone more and more unsightly!

Birthstone maintenance is not difficult. You can do simple birthstone maintenance at home. For jewelry that is not too dirty but a little dusty, you can gently scrub it with a soft brush in clean water, and then dry it with a soft cloth. If there is a lot of grease or dirt on the surface of the jewelry, you can use a soft brush dipped in a little neutral detergent, gently scrub the front and back of the gemstone, and every corner of the ring setting, then wash it with clean warm water, and finally dry it . Of course, professional cleaning is to go to the jewelry store and let professional people clean it.

If you encounter a birthstone that needs to be rethreaded or remounted with a loose or damaged birthstone, jewelry insurance can be used to repair or replace it.

Sentimental Value: Birthstone rings serve as a symbol of special moments, milestones or relationships. It can reveal a connection between two souls, express heartfelt wishes, or commemorate a journey of growth and fulfillment. These works often become family heirlooms, passed down from generation to generation, evoking memories and stories that continue to resonate.

Finally, it must be reiterated that proper care and cleaning of a birthstone ring is what will keep the gemstone shining and not tarnish it. I hope readers will follow the above and take action to ensure the longevity and beauty of your birthstone ring. I also hope that readers can share more about the care experience of birthstone rings or any other questions. Welcome to share and write, thanks.

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This article was written by:

Louis Moore

Jewelry Marketing Expert and Analyst

Guest Editor of several jewelry magazines

Over 10 years of marketing experience in the jewelry market

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