September 7, 2010
My beautiful onyx bracelet was stained! What are good tips on cleaning onyx without damaging it?
September 12, 2010
Well, it depends on the nature of the stain. if it is a small mark, you can clean it with a soft cloth with rubbing alcohol. But that won't work for every type of stain. Basically, onyx will absorb any liquid. Even sweat. It's even recommended to wear onyx on your clothes and not directly on your skin so that sweat doesn't get absorbed in it. Once liquid has been absorbed, your onyx gem should be taken to a professional cleaner. If your onyx piece is stained, wife it off immediately so you prevent as much liquid from being absorbed (hopefully all of it.) And when you clean it, try to avoid touching it as much as you can, because it can absorb the sweat on your palms and fingers. It's that sensitive when it comes to liquids. It's a drinker.