DIAMONDS

HOW TO CLEAN DIAMONDS

Diamonds can be cleaned at home by mixing a small amount of mild dish soap with warm water in a bowl. Soak the diamond jewelry for 15–20 minutes to loosen dirt and oils. Gently scrub the stone and setting with a soft-bristled toothbrush, paying attention to crevices. Rinse thoroughly under warm running water and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. For valuable or delicate pieces, consider professional cleaning to maintain their sparkle.

Anzie offers complimentary in-store professional cleaning, and we welcome you to bring your jewelry in as needed.

ABOUT OUR DIAMONDS

Our diamonds are assigned to the color grade of F and G, meaning that they are colorless or near colorless. The following is a list of all of our diamond sizes and their carat weights.

ROUND MM SIZE	ROUND AVERAGE CARAT WEIGHT
1 mm.	0.005 ct.
1.2 mm.	0.009 ct.
1.5 mm.	0.015 ct.
2 mm.	0.03 ct.
<2.5 mm.	0.06 ct.
3 mm.	0.10 ct.
3.5 mm.	0.17 ct.
4 mm.	0.25 ct.
4.5 mm.	0.36 ct.
5.0 mm.	0.50 ct.
5.5 mm.	0.66 ct.
6 mm.	0.84 ct.
6.5 mm	1.00ct
7 mm.	1.30 ct.
7.5 mm.	1.67 ct.
8 mm.	2.00 ct.
8.25 mm.	2.11 ct.
8.5 mm.	2.43 ct.
8.7 mm.	2.50 ct.
9 mm.	2.75 ct.
9.1 mm.	3.00 ct.
9.5 mm.	3.35 ct.
9.75 mm.	3.61 ct.
10 mm.	3.87 ct.

 

 

COLORED GEMSTONES

HOW TO CLEAN COLORED GEMSTONES

Every type of jewel is as unique in composition as it is in appearance and luster. Certain gemstones require more care than others and, often times, different types of maintenance. Generally, we can recommend for all of our gemstones to avoid contact with harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, extreme temperatures, and rough surfaces. We also recommend removing your jewelry when showering, swimming, or sleeping to best care for your pieces.

Maintaining Mother-of-Pearl, Lapis, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Malachite, Emerald, Opal, Moonstone, Green Quartz, Chrysoprase, Drusy, and Labradorite
These stones are more fragile and susceptible to damage without proper maintenance. These stones should not come into contact with household chemicals, nail polish remover, cosmetics, hairspray, or perfume. These stones should be cleaned with a soft cloth or brought to a jewelrer to be professionally cleaned.

Maintaining Freshwater Pearls
Freshwater pearls require very special attention to ensure their preservation. We recommend wearing them often and storing them in a humid environment. For optimal maintenance, they should be lightly passed over with a soft cloth after each time they are worn.

ABOUT OUR GEMSTONES

Our gemstones are sourced from around the world. 

GEMSTONE	COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Agate	USA
Amazonite	Brazil
Amethyst	Brazil
Black Onyx	India
Chrysoprase	Australia, Africa
Citrine	Brazil
Diamonds	India
Drusy	Brazil
Emerald	Brazil
Green Amethyst	Brazil
Hematite	Canada, USA, India, China
Kunzite	Brazil, Afghanistan
Iolite	India
Labradorite	India
Lapis	North Africa
London Blue Topaz	India, Brazil, Africa
Malachite	Kenya
Mother of Pearl	China
Yellow Sapphire	Tanzania
Orange and Blue Sapphires	Nigeria
Ruby	Mozambique
Pink Sapphire	Burma
Australian Opal	Australia
Ethiopian Opal	Ethiopia
Fresh Water Pearl	China
Peridot	China
Rainbow Moonstone	India
Rose Quartz	Brazil
Rutilated Quartz	Brazil
Silverite	India
Sky Blue Topaz	India, Brazil, Africa
Swiss Blue Topaz	India, Brazil, Africa
Tourmaline	Brazil
Turquoise	Arizona
White Quartz	Brazil
White Sapphire	Thailand
White Topaz	India, Brazil, Africa