4 QUICK PRECAUTIONS TO CARE FOR YOUR GEMSTONE BEAD BRACELETS

Gemstones have been a favourite of many jewellery designers – from using hand-carved gemstones in their creations to using an attractive combination of these precious stones. Gemstones look elegant and attractive and most can have mental and physical healing effects on individuals. For instance, the Amethyst is believed to relieve stress and the Smokey Quartz can have a detoxifying effect on the wearer. The Green Aventurine is believed to bring prosperity and the Howlite is believed capable of alleviating insomnia.

Owning these precious beauties can be a fetish for some and a pathway to better mental, physical and spiritual health for others. Whatever the intention, the owner has to take care of these natural beads to retain their original beauty.

Gemstone beads bracelets absorb negative energies from within the wearer as well as around them. Just as we have to wash our clothes when dirty, these bracelets therefore, have to be cleaned regularly, too. We have jotted down a few pointers to care for your precious gemstone beads jewellery:

1.    Clean the bracelet with luke warm water

Yes, we will not clean these with hot water or cold water – just luke warm water and for tougher stains that the beads might have acquired, a soft cloth or a soft-bristle toothbrush will suffice. A solution of luke warm water and a gentle soap can be used for some beads, like the Amethyst, the Howlite and the Turquoise.

2.    Do not place the bracelet in direct sunlight

Just as direct sunlight can be harmful to our skin, it can be so for these natural beads too. One should ensure that the bracelet is not left on say, a windowsill in direct sunlight. This may cause discolouration.

3.    Do not wear the bracelet immediately after applying skin care, perfumed, alcohol-containing and cleaning products

Jewellery is typically affected by harsh chemicals in skin care products and perfumes as well as cleaning products. The natural beads may also be affected by such chemicals so it is best to wait a while after applying these products and to ensure that the bracelet does not come in contact with cleaning solutions and alcohol.

4.    Do not swim or bathe with the bracelet on

This precaution is related to Point no. 3. Swimming Pools contain chemicals and soap is used when bathing. It is thus, best to avoid wearing the bracelet when swimming or bathing.

These are the 4 major steps one can take to care for their gemstone bead bracelets. Each bead variety has special properties and unique ways to clean them. You can perhaps look these gemstone-specific cleaning techniques up some other time. For now, these simple steps will help retain the original condition of your gemstone beads.

At Pilgrimaide Pooja Shoppe, we have a collection of semi-precious gemstone bracelets to choose from as per one’s needs. There is also a collection of zodiac bracelets, which are a combination of semi-precious gemstones that enhance positivity and alleviate the negativities in each zodiac sign.