How to Clean Coral Rings
The coral in real coral rings is made from the skeletal remains of coral, a type of marine animal. It is composed mostly of calcium carbonate. As such, coral is softer than many gems and is easily scratched. When cleaning these rings, you must be careful to avoid using abrasive substances. Acidic cleaners, even mild ones such as vinegar solutions, will start to dissolve coral and must be avoided. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Dampen a soft cloth in cool water and gently rub the coral. If the coral is heavily soiled, you'll need to rinse the cloth and continue cleaning the coral with the rinsed cloth.
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Dry it with another clean soft cloth.
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Clean the band with a jewelers polishing cloth. These cloths are often imbued with chemicals to remove dirt and tarnish on precious metals. Do not let the cloth contact the coral. If it does, rinse the coral immediately in cool water to remove the chemical.
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Tips & Warnings
Gottrocks.com warns against using hot water to clean coral, or using any type of cleaner on coral unless the cleaner specifically states you may do so. Likewise, do not place coral rings in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner.
