Chicago jeweler Christopher Duquet... custom-creating Chicago's finest diamond engagement and wedding rings


Pearls
Pearls will stay cleaner if you put them on after applying makeup and perfume.

  • Wipe pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take them off.
  • Dirty pearls can be cleaned with a mild soap (Ivory Flakes) and water solution.
Note: Pearls should be re-strung every 3-5 years depending on how often you wear them.

Colored Gemstones

  • Soak gemstones in water with a touch of gentle soap. If necessary, use a soft toothbrush to scrub behind the stone
  • Rubies, sapphires and other single-crystal gems can be cleaned with a touch of ammonia in water to remove all films and to add extra sparkle
  • Opaque gemstones like opals, lapis lazuli, turquoise and malachite require special care. These gem materials should just be wiped clean gently with a moist cloth.
< BACK
Christopher Duquet Fine Jewelry Design • 1224 Chicago Avenue • Evanston, IL • 847.733.0656