How to Care for Your Rainbow Moonstone Pendant

Rainbow Moonstone is one of those gemstones that firstly attract the attention of people due to its otherworldly sheen and the play of colors. It fills me with such warmth to have a Rainbow Moonstone Pendant around my neck as it is like possessing a form of magic. Nevertheless, to continue looking this way and to shine even more, it needs to be looked after properly. Here, you’ll learn everything that you need to know about Rainbow Moonstone and how to properly take care for this lovely piece of jewelry so it stays lovely and shiny for many years of your happy wearing.

Understanding Rainbow Moonstone

It is essential to know what Rainbow Moonstone is to appreciate the value of the care routine that must be provided to this gemstone. This terrific gemstone is a properly subordinated labradorite, which has a fascinating adularescence that produces the rain bow effect. Although Rainbow Moonstone is quite a hard stone, with a Mohs hardness ranging from 6 to 6. 5, however, is not invulnerable and it can easily be scratched, chipped, or damaged in any other way if not well handled.

Daily Care Tips

1. Do not let ourselves come in contact with rough chemicals.

Rainbow Moonstone is also an enemy of any aggressive chemical agent that is usually used in the cleaning process because the chemicals corrode the cut surface of the gemstone. To take good care of your pendant, do not immerse it in any chemicals: cleaning compositions, perfumes, hairspray, and lotions. These substances are capable of sealing the pores in the stone and over time they can actually obscure the patina and even lead to a discoloration of the stone.

Tip: Wear the Rainbow Moonstone Pendants any time after applying beauty products and do not wear them if you are applying chemicals.

2. Store Your Pendant Properly

It is essential to store any item of jewelry well, and this is especially the case for the Rainbow Moonstone pendant. When not on, keep pendant in a soft pocket or in a jewelry case that is lined with fabric material. This will help to avoid the scraping of the surface and to avoid the metal having a direct contact with air since this causes the metal to change its color.

Tip: Do not wear your Rainbow Moonstone pendant with other jewelry pieces since this can easily scratch or chip the pendant, especially from other gemstones.

3. Clean Gently

Cleaning your pendant is important to ensure that your Rainbow Moonstone pendant shines at it is meant to. However, since it is a stone which is relatively sensitive, it only requires delicate cleaning.

Use a Soft Cloth: Start by using a soft cloth that is lint free to clean the pendant so as to remove any dirt or oil. This will assist in polishing it and give it a shiny look without causing any scrapes on or to the product.

Mild Soap and Water: If you feel that your pendant requires more intense cleaning then you can use diluted mild soap water. C-. The toothbrush used should not be harsh bristle one but a soft one that can be used on the stone and its setting. Wash it especially well and pat dry using a piece of cloth which should not be rough in nature.

Tip: Do not wash the Rainbow Moonstone in an ultrasonic cleaner or steam the jewelry as those two methods affect this gemstone most severely.

Long-Term Care and Maintenance

1. Avoid Extreme Temperatures

This type of Moonstone is not suitable for hot climates since it is sensitive to heat; hence, it may crack, or the color change will not be as striking. Do no let your pendant subject it to direct sun light for long or expose it to extreme changes in temperature.

Tip: If you are not going to wear your pendant then you should try to keep it in a place that is dry and away from direct sunlight so that its shine does not fade away.

2. Inspect Regularly

Routine checking of your Rainbow Moonstone pendant for indications that the setting of the gemstone is loose or that there are chips on the gemstone. Performing the tests early enough will enable you note any problems with your car earlier before they get worse.

Tip: If you see any damage or if you find that the settings are loose, it is recommended that you bring your pendant to a jewelries specialist for adjustment. This will go along way in ensuring that you pendant remains safe and as beautiful as the first day that you bought it.

3. Re-Plating Metal Settings

If your Rainbow Moonstone pendant is made in rhodium-plated metal, then it will tarnish or fade soon or with constant or regular usage. In case it loses its shine you might want to have the metal re-plated from a jeweler.

Tip: This will make the metal setting to remain shiny always without having to change the entire ring.

Conclusion

Taking care of your Rainbow Moonstone pendant is important especially if you want to retain the beauty of this piece of jewellery. These are the recommended ways of caring for your pendant on short term basis and also in the long run and when followed appropriately, they will help you keep your pendant as attractive as the first time you wore it. Always be gentle on your Rainbow Moonstone pendant, clean it gently, and store it properly to make it shine again and again. Explore the fine and sensual side of Rainbow Moonstone pendants available in Goodstone Jewels.