How to Care for Onyx Rings
The onyx stone has a rich shine and a deep black color. It is a type of chalcedony quartz that dates back to ancient Greece, according to GEMaffair.com. Roman soldiers wore the black stones with heroes engraved on them, believing they were as brave as the images on the onyx. The onyx stone is mined all over the world, but most of the stones come from Brazil. Onyx is easily found and affordable today, and taking care of the stone will keep it in good condition for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Warm water
- Mild soap
- Clean soft cloth
- Velvet pouch
- Soft padded ring case
Instructions
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Wear your onyx ring with care to avoid denting or scratching the surface. Onyx stone ranks 6.5 on the Mohs mineral hardness scale, so it can easily be damaged.
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To clean, set your ring in a bowl of warm mild soapy water for 1 to 2 hours. This allows dirt or grime to loosen from the ring.
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Take the onyx ring out of the soapy water and dry with a soft clean cloth.
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Keep your onyx ring in a velvet pouch or in a soft padded ring case. Do not store the onyx ring with other jewelry items to avoid scratching the stone.
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Take your onyx ring off when cleaning or handling harsh chemicals. Harsh chemicals damage the onyx stone--they "literally eat away at the stone and cause impurities," according to FillFreeTime.com.
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Tips & Warnings
Be extremely gentle when wearing or handling your onyx ring to avoid chipping or scratching the stone.
Never put your onxy ring in an ultrasonic cleaner.
