Aquamarine Gemstone: Do's and Don'ts (care and repair)

One of the most popular blue gemstones is aquamarine. It is a variety of the mineral beryl. 

What does aquamarine mean?

The word aquamarine has Latin roots and it roughly translates to ‘seawater’. This gorgeous gem comes in shades of pale blue to light green. 
 
Aquamarine is the official birthstone for the month of March. The blue gemstone brings good luck to its wearers. Aquamarine is a symbol of youth and happiness because of its beautiful color. Ancient Romans believed that aquamarine protected sailors traveling across the sea. Aquamarine is also believed to protect its wearers from illnesses.

The dazzling semi-precious gemstone is used in different accessories like aquamarine necklaces, rings, and more. These accessories, over a period of time, can lose their sheen. It is important to keep aquamarine jewelry safe and shining in order to increase its life. You can then pass on your aquamarine jewelry as a legacy.
 
Here are some do’s and don’t s that you can follow to keep your aquamarine necklace forever sparkly and squeaky clean! Aquamarines are quite durable and hard gemstones, hence, taking care of them is easy. Read on to learn more! 

• Don’t Touch Aquamarine Necklace Too Frequently
  
  We acknowledge the fact that you love your aquamarine necklace too much and hence keep touching it quite frequently. It is advised to not touch the aquamarine necklace with bare hands as the oils on the finger can get transferred to the gemstone. This oil, after some time, will become a thin layer of grime which will affect the shine of the gemstone. 

•  Store Aquamarine Necklace Safely
  
  Storing your jewelry properly is also one of the most important factors in increasing the life of aquamarine jewelry. It is recommended to use fabric boxes rather than using plastic boxes to store adornments safely. Plastic boxes can scratch the aquamarine necklace. A fabric box with different compartments for jewelry makes for easy storage space. It will also protect the aquamarine necklace from getting scratched by other jewels!
   
  

• Be Cautious While Wearing An Aquamarine Necklace
  
  It might be the last thing you want to read, but wearing it with caution is one of the most important tips for taking care of your aquamarine necklace. One should always wear jewelry after one has applied cosmetics like creams, lotions, etc. Lotions can create a thin film over the aquamarine jewelry which will make the jewel look dirty and oily. If you like wearing perfume, then it is advised you do it before adorning the jewelry.

• How To Clean Your Aquamarine Necklace
  
  Do you want to feel like a million bucks every time you adorn your aquamarine jewelry? Cleaning your jewels on a regular basis will help you keep your accessories sparkling! Follow these steps to make your accessories look brand new! 

  • Step 1: Pour lukewarm water into a bowl and mix it with a mild detergent.

  • Step 2: Submerge the aquamarine necklace in the solution until the dirt and residue is moistened.

  • Step 3: Use a soft toothbrush to clean the jewelry.

  • Step 4: Rinse with clean water and dry it with a soft cloth.

  • Step 5: Repeat the steps in case it needs more cleaning. 
    
    These are some important steps that you can follow to have a dazzling aquamarine necklace!
     
    I hope these tips and tricks help you to keep your jewelry safe and long-lasting!