Tips for cleaning carnelian jewelry

Carnelian is a stone of individuality and courage, attractive with its rich brownish-red hue. It has a long history and was thought to be a good remedy for bleeding wounds. Because of its beautiful red color, carnelian is very popular and used to make various types of jewelry, including ring, earring, bracelet, necklace, pendants and even brooch. If you have a piece of carnelian jewelry, here are some tips on cleaning carnelian jewelry.
1. Find a bowl that is large enough for your carnelian jewelry, and pour some warm water.
2. You can use dish soap or other mild detergent as cleaner, and squeeze a few drops into the water. Stir the water until there are foams.
3. Place the carnelian jewelry into the water carefully, and soak it for five minutes.
4. Take the carnelian jewelry out. Scrub the surface of the carnelian jewelry carefully and gently. Pay special attention to small corners and area around the settings, which are more easily gathered with dirt.
5. Rinse the jewelry with running water to remove the chemical cleaner. If there are still stains left, you can scrub it again on that point, and then rinse it again.
6. Use a piece of soft cloth to completely dry it. Then polish the carnelian with polishing cloth to regain its glamour.
Since carnelian is relatively hard and not easily scratched, you can do the cleaning job effortlessly at home. Oil, dirt and debris will impair the sparkle of the carnelian gemstone. Therefore, you should clean the carnelian jewelry frequently in order to maintain its beauty.