Caring For Opals - How to Avoid Damaging Opal Jewelry

Australian Opal Direct

 The delicate beauty of opal jewelry can easily be damaged with careless wear and inadequate storage. Because they are porous, which means that they absorb moisture and other fluids, caring for opals is different from most other fine jewelry. But caring for opals is vital if you want to preserve their value and stunning opalescence for years to come.


Opals contain up to 6% water so to preserve their structure, they need to be exposed regularly to trace amounts of moisture. The easiest way to care for your opals is to wear them regularly because moisture is picked up naturally from the skin during wear. When opal jewelry is locked away in jewelry boxes without air or moisture, the opals can crack from dehydration.


Whether your opal jewelry is set with a complete gemstone, or a thin slice of opal attached to a backing material, opals are porous and fragile. They are also relatively soft, having a hardness of just 5.50-6.50 compared with the 10.0 of a diamond. This means that opals can be easily scratched, cracked and even lose their fiery color if you allow them to come into contact with harsh chemicals, such as household cleaners, polishes and garden products.


But think about other products too!


All too often women finish dressing, putting on their makeup and adding jewelry before finishing their hair. Hair spray is too harsh for opal jewelry. In fact, all personal grooming products, such as cologne deodorant are harmful to opals and should be applied before the jewelry is fastened on.



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