Opal Bead Trio With Iolite Necklace

As with all gold and precious/semi-precious stone jewelry, extra care should be taken to keep your pieces in the best condition. Please leave ultrasonic or steam cleaning to the professionals. Avoid extreme heat or temperature fluctuations which can damage certain colored stones. Always keep your gems and jewelry separated while storing to avoid accidental scratching. It is best to wrap them in a soft cloth, a jewelry pouch, or place them inside a fabric-lined jewelry box. Last but not least, it is not recommended to wear jewelry during the 4 S’s: Sleep, Sex, Sweating (exercising), or Swimming.

For Opals, do not seal in a plastic bag. Opals need to breathe and be exposed to moisture in the air to avoid crazing, the fracturing caused when an opal dries out.