Sapphires and perfume, lotion, etc.

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Jun 26, 2012
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#1
Hi all,

I was wondering if perfume, lotion, etc. could damage a sapphire?

For example, if you wear a sapphire necklace all the time and apply perfume, lotion or anything like that so that it comes into with the sapphire, would there be any damage?

With diamonds, I know they get dull but you can easily take care of it by cleaning the stone. So no permanent damage done. Does this also apply to sapphires?

:)
 
#2
I'm not 100% sure but sapphires are very hard so I don't think there'll be any damage. I do know it's best to put on those things and let them dry before you put on your jewellery.
 
#3
I think that any jewelry should be handled with care. I would be careful to apply any lotion, perfume, etc after putting on any jewelry. Though sapphires are hard, lotion, dirt and other stuff can get caught in the setting. I would be careful to keep any jewelry clean in general. :flowers:
 
#4
Sapphire is a corundum & is ranked 9 in hardness on the Mohs scale, just under the hardness of a diamond which rates a 10. Because of it's hardness & that it's not porous, lotions & perfumes shouldn't damage a Sapphire any more that it would a diamond. Yes, lotions can get caught up in the setting & attract dirt /oils from the skin which will make the stone look dull but a good cleaning will take care of that. Sapphires are very durable gemstones.
 
#5
cdtracing said:
Sapphire is a corundum & is ranked 9 in hardness on the Mohs scale, just under the hardness of a diamond which rates a 10. Because of it's hardness & that it's not porous, lotions & perfumes shouldn't damage a Sapphire any more that it would a diamond. Yes, lotions can get caught up in the setting & attract dirt /oils from the skin which will make the stone look dull but a good cleaning will take care of that. Sapphires are very durable gemstones.
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+ 1 ! :yes: sapphire is the 2nd hardest stone after diamond.
 
#9
cdtracing said:
Yes, but Moissanite is a man made gem. It does measure highest behind the diamond on the Mohs scale with Sapphire(Corundum ) a close third but Sapphire is a natural gemstone unless you buy a Lab Created Sapphire.
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Moissanite is also naturally occurring but is incredibly rare. ...Sort of how there are also naturally occurring black diamonds but for the most part they are irradiated diamonds. I'm guessing most people aren't aware of the history of moissanite due to the current prevalence of synthetic materials on the market place.

http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2014-gemnews-moissanite-crystals-israel
 
#10
Christofle said:
Moissanite is also naturally occurring but is incredibly rare. ...Sort of how there are also naturally occurring black diamonds but for the most part they are irradiated diamonds. I'm guessing most people aren't aware of the history of moissanite due to the current prevalence of synthetic materials on the market place.

http://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/summer-2014-gemnews-moissanite-crystals-israel
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Yes, I know that Moissanite is a naturally occurring gemstone but is so rare that for jewelry purposes, the Moissanite that is used is man made. It's also incredibly expensive to recreate.
 
#11
I didn't meant to get into anything technical but when I say natural precious gem stones, I don't have moissanite in mind. It is not widely available as jewellery pieces where I am and people rarely wear it here. I didn't even know it existed until I read it here on TPF.
 
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