✦ Protecting Plated Finishes:

• The 3 S Rules: Avoid Shower, Sweat, and Swimming with plated pieces.
• Last On, First Off: Apply perfumes and colognes 10 minutes before wearing jewellery.
• Wipe After Wear: Clean gently with a dry cotton cloth after gym or long wear.

✦ Cleaning Process of Gems & Crystals:

There are many ways to clean your gemstone beads. Here our Silverboiz team has collected the most effective and safest methods:

• 1. Sunlight Cleansing: An hour in direct sunlight is more than enough to clean most stones. However, certain stones will fade if left out in the sunlight. Amethyst is one example—keep your Amethyst out of direct sunlight if you want it to retain its vibrant purple hues. Other stones that will fade include Aquamarine, Citrine, Fluorite, Rose Quartz, and Smoky Quartz.
• 2. Moonlight Cleansing: Moonlight cleansing provides gentle, deep energetic restoration. While traditionally exposed across all moon phases, 1 night under the clear moon is very effective and completely safe for all stones.
• 3. Running / Salty Water Cleaning: Most stones are OK in freshwater (or tap water), but some stones will dissolve in water (such as Azurite, Angelite, Phenakite, Selenite, and the like). Some will dissolve or scratch in saltwater, including: Amber, Turquoise, Hematite, Topaz, Red Coral, Opals, Pyrite, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, and Calcites.
• 4. Smoke Cleansing & Smudging: Wave your crystal beads through natural sage, palo santo, or natural incense smoke to re-energize your crystal without risking water or sunlight damage.

Read our in-depth Gemstone Cleaning Guide →