How do I take care of amethyst jewellery?

Gemstones take centuries to emerge from the earth. But some can be ruined with just a few hours of exposure to sunlight, perfume or water. Here’s how to care for your amethyst crystal jewellery.

What is amethyst?

Amethyst is a beautiful quartz stone. The most prized amethyst is purple, but pink and green amethyst stones are also available.

How hard is amethyst?

The hardness of crystals and gemstones is ranked on what’s called a Mohs scale. A high rank on the Mohs scale means a gemstone or crystal is very hard. A low score means it is very soft, and could be damaged by light, scratches or water.

Amethyst ranks a7 on the Mohs scale of hardness. That means amethyst is fairly hard, and will not be damaged by daily wear. But be warned: it’s rare, but amethyst can fade when exposed to bright sunlight for long periods. If you have a piece of genuine amethyst gem jewellery from Cunningfolk, we recommend you store it in a jewellery box or a drawer.

How do I care for my amethyst jewellery?

With a high Mohs score, amethyst jewellery should be fairly durable. The stone itself is unlikely to scratch , and can be gently washed in warm, soapy water.

But you will want to be mindful of the fastings, which are the bits and pieces that make the stones a complete piece of jewellery. Cunningfolk amethyst jewellery is strung on 100% real silk. To preserve the silk, set your amethyst jewellery aside when you shower or go swimming.

Many pieces of amethyst jewellery will also use gold filled, gold plated or gold vermeil clasps. These can tarnish, so try to avoid showering or swimming with your amethyst jewellery on.

Amethyst jewellery from Cunningfolk can be washed in warm, soapy water, then rinsed and hung to dry. Check our blog for incense blends and rituals to recharge the magical properties of your gemstones.