Amber Care And Cleaning

Amber is a very soft gem. It’s been given a rating of 2.5 on Moh’s scale
– equally as dense as limestone. For this fact, amber requires
a little more care than your average gem.

The #1 rule: Never put on your amber jewelry before applying
hairspray or perfume. Harsh chemicals such as these
will cause a permanent white encrustation on the surface.

Due to amber’s soft composition, it can easily crack, lost its luster,
melt when in contact with extreme heat or chemicals, or soften with age.
Direct UV exposure over long periods may cause the amber to darken. Darkening
will naturally occur over time due to oxidation, however, this can be
delayed if stored in a cool, dry, or better yet, airtight environment.

It is recommended that amber be cleaned with only mild soap and water.
Polish amber only with a dry, clean, flannel cloth. Never use ultrasonic
cleaners to clean amber. When cleaning the silver around the polish
it is best to use a polishing cloth, so as to keep harsh chemicals away
from the amber. never dip amber jewelry in any type of jewelry cleaner.

Amber is particularly sensitive and may soften, crack, lose luster,
or even melt in contact with certain chemicals or with extreme heat.
Direct prolonged exposure to UV light (sunlight), and possibly also fluorescent
light, can be damaging to amber. The surface of amber may darken with
age due to oxidation.