How to Clean a Healing Citrine Ring

Citrine is a type of quartz. The most common colors of this gem are shades of yellow and orange, and it is one popular, inexpensive stone used for rings and other jewelry. According to Gemaffair.com, citrine is said to repel negativity from the wearer, facilitate a better mood and help with any circulatory or digestive problems. Cleaning your citrine ring is easy---it won't require special cleaners. You can use a mild cleaner that is also safe for the ring's band.

Things You'll Need

• Mild, clean rinsing soap (hand soap or dish soap).
• Soft-bristled toothbrush
• Soft cloths

Instructions

1. Hold the ring in your hand and pour a drop of a mild, clean rinsing hand soap or dish soap on the citrine. Wet a soft-bristled toothbrush under warm water and gently brush the citrine.

2. Use a cloth, dampened in warm water, to clean the metal band. A mild soap (which will drip off the citrine onto the band) won't hurt gold, silver or other common band materials.

3. Rinse the ring under warm water, shaking it a bit to make sure all the soap gets out of setting crevices. Dry the ring well with a soft cloth. If the band looks a little dull, use the same cloth to buff the band until it is shinier.

Tips & Warnings

• According to Jewelsforme.com, citrine is sensitive to heat. With this in mind, avoid soaking the ring in hot water to clean it, or exposing it to hot water for any length of time.

• Jewelsforme.com also advises against steam cleaning the ring.

References

• Gem Affair: Citrine Jewelry
• Jewels For Me: Citrine the Mineral