Watermelon Tourmaline Necklaces

Your jewelry features a beautiful combination of watermelon tourmaline and jade. Both are popular gemstones, but they have different properties and require specific care to maintain their beauty. Watermelon tourmaline is known for its distinct pink and green color zones, while jade is admired for its smooth texture and often vibrant green hues.

Cleaning
Gentle Cleaning:
• Clean both watermelon tourmaline and jade beads with a soft, damp cloth to remove oils, dirt, and dust.
Mild Soap Solution:
• For a deeper clean, you can use a solution of mild soap (like dish soap) and lukewarm water. Gently scrub the beads with a soft brush, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Thorough Drying:
• Immediately pat the beads dry with a soft, lint-free cloth after rinsing. Ensure no moisture remains in the crevices, especially with jade, which is porous.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals:
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals like bleach or ammonia, as these can damage the stones.
Avoid Ultrasonic and Steam Cleaners:
• Watermelon tourmaline should not be put into an ultrasonic cleaner or steam cleaned. The heat and vibration produced by these devices can damage the gemstone, particularly if it has internal inclusions or fractures. While jade can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner, care should be taken if the jade has been treated. Jade jewelry should never be put in an ultrasonic cleaner.

Protecting and storing
Handle with Care:
• Watermelon tourmaline has a hardness of 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale, while jade ranks 6-7. Handle your jewelry gently to prevent scratches, chips, and cracks.
Remove Before Activities:
• Always remove your jewelry before activities that could expose it to moisture, chemicals, or hard impacts, such as showering, swimming, cleaning, gardening, or exercising.
Avoid Chemicals:
• Apply lotions, perfumes, hairsprays, and other beauty products before putting on your jewelry to prevent discoloration or damage from chemicals and oils.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures and Direct Sunlight:
• Store your jewelry in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, which can fade the colors. Avoid exposing watermelon tourmaline to high heat or extreme temperature changes, as this can cause fracturing or fading.
Separate Storage: Store your jewelry in a soft pouch or a lined jewelry box to prevent scratching from harder gemstones or metals.

Regular Inspections:
• Periodically inspect your jewelry for any signs of wear, such as loose beads or a weakened setting or stringing, and address them promptly, according to See Sea.

By following these care instructions, you can help ensure that your watermelon tourmaline and jade bead jewelry remains beautiful and vibrant for many years to come.