Cleaning guide on opal jewelry

Opal is one of the most covered gemstones in the world and is the October birthstone. Because opal is not a stone but rather a combination of minerals, it is not nearly as hard or durable as a diamond or sapphire. You need to clean the jewelry in a special way so you don't scratch it.
First of all, you have to determine if your jewelry contains a solid opal or a doublet or triplet. A solid opal is just the stone without any type of backing on it. But the doublets and triplets respectively have two layers of opal and two layers of opal with a layer of clear quartz on top.
Secondly, lay flat your opal jewelry on a soft cloth. Make a cleaning solution with a half cup of lukewarm water and one drop of unscented dish liquid. And dip the solid opal jewelry directly in the solution. If you have a doublet or triplet opal jewelry, you should leave it on the cloth because water will weaken the glue which maintaining the opal jewelry. Dip a soft-bristled toothbrush in the cleaning solution. Scrub every piece of the jewelry, including the opal itself, with the toothbrush.
Thirdly, when you finish scrubbing, rinse your jewelry under the tap to wash off the soapy water and let it dry. Lastly, replace the opal jewelry on the cloth, and pat the opal with a tissue, microfiber jewelry cloth or small piece of silk. This will help the opal dry quickly and give it a shiny appearance. Let the other parts of the jewelry air dry or wipe them dry with the jewelry cloth.