Gemstones have been widely revered since ages, not just for its allure but also for the tales accompanied with them. Each gem, whether an heirloom sapphire or a recently acquired amethyst, holds up distinct dazzle. But to keep your precious stones defying the test of the time, some tender care occasionally is essential.
Reasons for gemstones losing their charm -
Gemstones work and communicate with the body of the wearer in a way that its energies affect the individuals positively. Also before finally coming to utilisation, these gemstones have to go through a lot of transitions of places- country to country, source to seller, resellers to clients. Therefore, all this moving out and about as well as usage by the wearers have potential to make the stone dull and rough.
The whys and hows to clean the gemstone-
Before you immerse yourself in the cleaning of gemstones, it's crucial to know the nature of your gemstones. For example, some gems like diamonds and sapphire, are tough and can handle a bit more scrubbing; others like opal and pearls are delicate and require softer touch.
Gemstones are cleaned, with the expectation and intent to maximise its healing abilities as well as to retain its sheen and lustour. Not only this but also to clear the negative energy that has been transmitted due to touching or in contact with the environment. Thoroughly cleaning or to ensure that the stone is better able to connect with your body and soul. Moreover, cleaning the gemstones also rejuvenates them all over again, enabling them to tap into their mystical energies.
Cleaning and maintaining the gemstone is an easy task. You can choose from a number of cleaning methods that align with the characteristics of your gemstones:
· primitive to any cleaning method, you can simply cleanse the aura of your gemstone by simply holding it under runny water.
· soap cleaning - Simply dip the stone in a bowl of water with a few drops of liquid soap, followed by scrubbing with an old toothbrush to get rid of impurities that may have been collected on its surface, finally finish it off with rinsing again with runny water.
· Sea salt- to rejuvenate your own gemstone, cleaning it with sea salt and water can be an effective clean cleansing agent. Caution: avoid using salt water, if your gem is brittle or appears with a lot of holes.
· Moons energy- get your gemstone to interact with the mystical energies of the moonlight. Simply place your gemstone under an open sky so that your precious stone imparts significant lunar energies. Or you could simply consider washing your gemstone with more light charged water. By placing a glass of water under an open sky on a full moon followed by thoroughly, cleansing your gem with that water.
Fall into an absolute love affair with your gemstones, that turns the wheel of your fortune. Cleaning and caring for gemstones is more than merely its maintenance, it's an intimate ritual that deepens your connection to these significant rocks.