Remove jewelry before doing heavy work. Take care of your Peridot by treating it gently and by keeping your gems and jewelry clean.

To keep your gems sparkling, clean them when dust and fingerprints have dimmed their brilliance. The best way to clean your gemstone jewelry is in a bowl of water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent. Using an old toothbrush or other soft brush, scrub gently behind the stone where dust and soap can collect. Dry your jewelry thoroughly with a soft cloth, and use ‘Q tips’ to get into the more difficult places.

Soaking Peridot in alcohol, vodka, overnight loosens stubborn dirt, which can then be rinsed and brushed away. Always use a soft brush but no abrasives, not even toothpaste; such abrasives will not hurt Peridot but will scratch the softer silver, gold or platinum settings.

In the case of Peridot, possessing a hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Moh’s hardness scale, home ultrasonic cleaners should not be used. Ultrasonic cleaners can be used to clean lightly included sapphire, ruby, diamond, amethyst, citrine, garnets, iolite, chrysoberyl, and unadorned jewelry but it may damage gems like emerald, pink tourmaline, pearls, coral, lapis lazuli, malachite, turquoise, and any gem that has many inclusions. When in doubt, don’t use it, and as always consult a local reputable jeweler before attempting any cleaning yourself.

To protect the beauty of your gems and jewelry, make sure you store each piece separately. Gems may scratch each other or the metal in your jewelry. Avoid creating a tangle of jewelry by wrapping each piece individually or keeping it in its own compartment. When you travel, make sure your jewelry pieces don’t jostle each other in one bag.

Gemstones are among the most durable of nature’s creations. With a little care, they will be as beautiful for generations to come as they are today.