Caring for your turquoise jewelry

Whether purchased or inherited, turquoise jewelry is both an investment and an heirloom.Comparing with diamond or sapphire, turquoise is porous and soft because it has some amount of water content. So you should pay more attention to caring for turquoise jewelry.
Without proper care, turquoise can become discolored and potentially damaged. Soft and porous by nature, always protect your turquoise from extreme heat and cold. Always clean with warm water and a soft cloth.
Do not use a commercial jewelry cleaner since the chemicals may damage the stone surface. Persons wearing turquoise jewelry must avoid contact with soap and grease and harsh chemicals since this gemstone is softer than others. Wait to put turquoise on after applying cosmetics or perfume as these chemicals can discolor the stone. Do not use commercial jewelry cleaners or ultrasonic cleaners to clean turquoise jewelry.
Store turquoise separately from other hard stones like diamonds since rubbing against these may scratch the surface of the turquoise. Storing turquoise jewelry with other harder gemstones may cause scratches against it.
Protect jewelry from prolonged sun exposure and extreme temperatures. Exposure to high heat or perfumes and oils can affect the turquoise stones. Use warm sudsy water to clean your turquoise jewelry and wipe it dry with a soft cloth.