Opal is a gemstone that does not require any special care, other than the normal attention given to any other precious stone. However, if you wish to clean your opal, wash it in a basin with plain water at room temperature and, if absolutely necessary, with a little mild soap. Do not add any chemical components, such as any detergent, but use a soft bristle or nylon toothbrush and gently rub the gem. Once washed, dry it with a soft microfiber cloth and your opal will regain its original luster. With this simple but effective operation you will be able to enjoy your opal for life.
Do not use abrasives, polishing pastes, glycerin, acidic or alkaline detergents that can harm its mineral structure.
If you ask a jeweler to clean your set opal, remind them not to use any ultrasonic cleaning, as this operation can ruin the surface of your precious stone. The rhodium plating of the metal should also be done before setting the opal.
Some recommendations: do not leave your opal on your car dashboard exposed to the sun in the height of summer, or absurdly do not put the gem from a hot environment in a refrigerator, since thermal shock can harm the gem and compromise its stability.
The best care you can give your opal is to wear it as often as you can and you will see that it will always retain its vivid and bright colors.
If for some reason your opal has become dull, do not despair, it is still possible to polish it. OpaleMio having a laboratory specifically designed for the polishing of opals, is able to perform the polishing of your precious opal, making it regain its original colors and brilliance.
