Care and Cleansing of Like all expressions of life, gemstones need and deserve care to retain their vitality. As therapeutic gemstones help us release energetic impurities and blockages, some of these released energies cling to the surface of the gems. These disharmonious energies quickly build up, inhibiting the gemstones’ ability to work at peak capacity. Regular cleansing clears these energies and restores the gems to their naturally vibrant state. Several minutes of care given regularly will keep therapeutic gemstones vital and ready to help us take our next step in growth and healing. Basic Care Guidelines
Practices to Avoid
To Protect the Thread’s Longevity
Four Cleansing Methods Any of the four methods described below can cleanse therapeutic gems of the disharmonious energies they tend to collect during use. For certain gemstones, some methods are more appropriate than others; these special considerations are noted where required. Water Rinse Two to three times a week, or more often as needed Rinsing gemstones in water gently washes away many of the gems’ accumulated energies. Hold the entire necklace under alternating hot and cold running water for about 60 seconds. To ensure that the water doesn’t become too hot, test the temperature with your fingers; if the water is too hot for your fingers, it may be too hot for the gems. Special considerations: Rinsing will dull the polish of Rhodochrosite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sodalight, Indigo, and Mother of Pearl. Therefore, use other cleansing methods for these gems. Every three to four weeks: For gemstones that tolerate rinsing, occasionally use a small amount of mild, non-synthetic soap to remove body oils from the surface of the gems. Click here to see a chart detailing the Water Rinse instructions for each gemstone. Salt Bed Two to three times a week, or more often as needed Salt absorbs the disharmonious energies that accumulate on the surface of therapeutic gems. Lay the gemstones in about a half-inch of salt in a bowl for at least an hour or overnight. Replace the salt about every two weeks. Oceanstones: To cleanse necklaces containing oceanstones (Biwa Pearl or Coral), use sea salt instead of table salt. Another option is to soak an oceanstone necklace in a solution of two teaspoons sea salt for every half-cup of cool water. First lay the necklace flat in a bowl. Add water and then sprinkle the salt into it. Some of the salt may settle on the gems before dissolving, aiding the cleansing process. Soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Then briefly rinse the gems with clear water before patting them dry. Plant Rejuvenation Two to three times a week, or more often as needed Plants generate a living energy field that can absorb and transform the disharmonious energies we release. Wrap a gemstone necklace around the base of a healthy houseplant, or lay the necklace in its branches. For a deeper cleansing and rejuvenation, place the gemstones outside in the branches of, or underneath, a shrub or tree for several days. Sunbath Every one to two weeks, or more often as needed Sunshine clears, energizes, and revitalizes therapeutic gems. Unless the gems are water-sensitive, first rinse them as described above. Then lay the gems in direct sunlight for 10 to 20 minutes (unless indicated otherwise in the chart on the next two pages). Ideally, expose the gems to the sun directly, rather than through a glass windowpane. If possible, lay the gems directly on the earth, grass, or branches of a plant. Avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Click here to see a chart detailing the maximum Sunbath time requirements for each gemstone. Special Treats For an especially deep and refreshing cleansing, you can use either of the following methods with any gemstone for which a water rinse is appropriate: Streaming water You can provide a gemstone necklace with a powerful cleansing and rejuvenation by holding or placing it in a natural stream or creek or in gentle ocean waves for up to 20 minutes. Be sure to secure the gems adequately, so as not to lose them in the moving water. Rain bath Placing gems in the grass during a rainfall for several hours or overnight will also thoroughly cleanse and refresh them. Air Travel with Therapeutic Gemstones
Airport security requires that all checked and carry-on bags be inspected by X-ray. When traveling with your gemstones, we recommend that you wear them as you walk through the metal detector or have them hand-inspected at the security station. Learn more
Gemisphere’s Necklace
Unlike conventional necklaces that are worn only occasionally, Gemisphere’s therapeutic gemstones are worn regularly and for extended periods. Consequently, sooner or later, your therapeutic gemstone necklace will require restringing. Gemisphere’s Repair and Rejuvenation Service can restring your necklace and restore your hard-working therapeutic gemstones to their original vibrancy and vitality. To learn more about this unique service,
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Cleansing Guidelines for Individual Gemstones
The chart below provides gem-specific details for the Water Rinse and Sunbath methods described above. Special Care notes indicate additional needs of certain gems.
Combination Necklaces To learn how to cleanse a particular combination necklace (for example, Summer, Lavender Light, or Rubelle), read the care and cleansing instructions for each gemstone in the necklace, and then use the instructions for the gemstone with the most restrictive needs.
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