Rings that rub together may loosen the prongs that hold gemstones. Necklaces worn together may become tangled with each another, causing one of them to break. When you put on sweaters or other pieces of clothing, be careful that they do not get caught on your earrings, necklaces, rings, or bracelets. In general, you should store each jewelry piece separately, either in jewelry cases or in a soft-lined jewelry box that has compartments to divide jewelry. Make sure your jewelry is thoroughly dry before storing it.
Durability is an important factor in determining how to care for jewelry.
Hardness is judged on a scale of 1 to 10. Listed below are examples of gemstones and their placement on the hardness scale. For the majority of gemstones, temperatures must exceed 1600 degrees before any damage occurs and in most cases, only acids will affect the stability of a gemstone. Below are some tips for displaying or storing specific materials. Diamonds Diamonds are by far the most popular gemstone used for jewelry and as most of us have heard, a diamond is the hardest substance in the world.