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Tanzanite is beautiful violet-blue stone and is found only in Tanzania where it was discovered in 1967. It is one of the birth stones for the month of December.
Tanzanite has a hardness of 6.5 to 7.0 on the Mohs’ scale; therefore, it is more susceptible to wear and tear than a diamond or sapphire. You should take care to protect it from scratches, sharp blows and extreme temperatures. Ultrasonic cleaning of tanzanite is not recommended.
The best way to clean Tanzanite is to use Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner. First, put the stopper in the sink. Immerse the jewellery in the jar of cleaner for a few minutes. Use the strainer to remove the jewellery and brush it gently. Use the specialized brush to get between prongs and under the setting to remove any build-up that prevents the stone from looking its best. Then rinse the jewellery under warm water and dry with a lint free cloth.

Turquoise, one of the birthstones for the month of December, varies in colour from greenish blue to sky blue shades and its transparency ranges from translucent to opaque. Turquoise is a soft stone, so care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, hot water and household chemicals.
The best way to clean turquoise jewellery is to use Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner. First, put the stopper in the sink. Next, immerse the jewellery for a minute in the jar of jewellery cleaner. Use the strainer to remove the jewellery and brush it gently. Use the specialized brush to get between prongs and under the setting to remove any build-up that prevents the stone from looking its best. Rinse the jewellery under warm water and dry with a lint free cloth. Do not use an ultrasonic machine.

Throughout the ages pearls have been known for their beautiful warm glow and shimmering iridescence. Wearing pearls is a classic fashion statement, but learning how to clean pearls, and how to protect the delicate outer layer of the pearl, the nacre, can be challenging.
Put Your Pearls on Last!
Always put your pearls on as one of the last things you do when you’re getting ready to go out. Makeup, lotions, perfumes and hairsprays can coat your pearls and give them a dull appearance. However, the good news is: the more you wear your pearls the more the natural oils on your skin will enhance the pearls’ luster.
Never use harsh chemicals such as ammonia to clean your pearls; it will strip the nacre leaving you with a dull pearl.
Why Do It Girls Love Pearls? (Hint: Blame it on Coco Chanel)
The Best Way to Clean Pearls
The best way to clean pearls is to use Connoisseurs Dazzle Drops Advanced Jewellery Cleaner. This product has been specifically formulated to be safe for pearls.
First, fill the cleansing container with warm water. Squeeze in approximately 10 Dazzle Drops into the water. Dip a soft cotton cloth in the cleaner and gently rub the pearls. You can also place your pearl jewellery in the dipping scoop: just Dip for 30 seconds, and remove jewellery from the scoop. Rinse and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Cleaning a Strand of Pearls?
Please Note: If you are dipping a strand of pearls you will need to make sure they dry completely before wearing them to ensure the silk string does not stretch. Place them on a clean, dry cloth and let them air-dry overnight.
When you’re done wearing your pearls store them separately to avoid getting scratched. We suggest one of our Connoisseurs Jewellery Organizers, either The Clutch or The Carry All.
Another Pearl Cleaning Option
You can also use Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner to clean your pearl jewellery. Simply follow the instructions on the Classic Red jar.

When cleaning jewellery with soft stones such as opals, onyx, or pearls use Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner or Connoisseurs Dazzle Drops Advanced and follow package directions. If the pendant doesn’t have prongs holding in the stone, it could be set with glue. In that case it’s more delicate. Wet the brush with the cleaner, don’t submerge the jewellery in the cleaner, and gently brush the jewellery and rinse off with water.

Silver jewellery, especially sterling silver jewellery, is more popular today than it has ever been. It’s durable, versatile, and possesses a “cool” vibe that makes it ideal for today’s modern women — and men! Silver jewellery has its own unique maintenance needs, especially considering tarnish that builds up over time. What is the best way to clean sterling silver jewellery and other silver jewellery? Here are our top three recommendations:

Connoisseurs Silver Jewellery Cleaner in our Classic Red jar is a liquid dip formulated to safely clean and remove tarnish from sterling silver jewellery such as bracelets, chains, rings, earrings and other jewellery items that are not embellished with stones or painted/antique pieces.

Dazzle Drops Silver Jewellery Cleaner is a new product for cleaning sterling silver jewellery that is also suitable for silver plate, antiqued, or silver with gemstones. It is specially formulated to clean, polish and protect jewellery by leaving an anti-tarnish shield. And, it’s non-toxic!

Connoisseurs Dazzle Drops Silver Jewellery Cleaner

To Clean Silver Jewellery with Dazzle Drops

First, wet the cleansing brush bristles and place a small bead of the Silver Dazzle Drops onto your jewellery, then gently brush the jewellery. Next, place the jewellery in our dipping scoop for rinsing. Dry with a lint-free cloth when you’re done. It’s easy!

A Dry Jewellery Cleaning Technique

For a liquid-free way to clean and polish your silver jewellery, try our convenient and portable Connoisseurs UltraSoft® Jewellery Polishing Cloth. It works on less intricate silver jewellery items (including watches) whether silver or sterling silver. An exclusive formula, embedded in the cloth, removes tarnish and protects against tarnish while renewing silver’s unique luster.

Try tucking a Connoisseurs UltraSoft® Jewellery Polishing Cloth in your cosmetics or travel bag for jewellery cleaning on the go.

For softer gem stones and other materials, such as opals, onyx, turquoise, mother of pearl and coral we recommend using our Connoisseurs Delicate Jewellery Cleaner because of their porous nature they require a gentler formulation. Do not use ultrasonic machines on these delicate stones.

Connoisseurs Precious Jewellery Cleaner will clean the silver bracelet but it will not take off any tarnish. To remove tarnish you will need to use Connoisseurs Silver Jewellery Cleaner, Connoisseurs Silver Polishing Cloth, or Connoisseurs Jewellery Wipes.

Precious stones are defined as precious because of their rarity and beauty, however if they have dirt build up from oils, lotions and other everyday solutions then they won’t sparkle like they were meant to. It is recommended to clean precious stone jewellery at least once a week to keep it looking its best. For best results use Connoisseurs Precious Jewellery Cleaner or Diamond Dazzle Stik.

When using Connoisseurs jewellery cleaning products, be sure to read and follow instructions as provided.

Proper use will ensure the best results and appropriate care for your jewellery.

Tell us your jewellery cleaning question

Silver jewellery has its own unique jewellery care needs, especially considering that tarnish builds up over time.

Connoisseurs Silver Jewellery Cleaner is a liquid dip formulated to safely clean and removes tarnish instantly from sterling silver jewellery such as bracelets, chains, rings, earrings and other jewellery items that are not embellished with stones or painted/antique pieces.

Connoisseurs Dazzle Drops Silver Jewellery Cleaner cleans, polishes and protects silver jewellery from tarnish. The formula is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Makes cleaning silver easy with no mess or harsh smells. Packaging is recyclable and the formula is biodegradable. Includes dipping scoop and a soft silver cleansing brush specialized to clean all silver surfaces including sterling silver, silver-plate and silver with gemstones.

A convenient way to clean and polish silver jewellery is with a Connoisseurs UltraSoft® Jewellery Polishing Cloth.  It works nicely on less intricate jewellery items (including watches) whether silver or sterling silver.  The Connoisseurs silver jewellery polishing cloth contains an exclusive formula that removes tarnish and leaves behind a protective shield to discourage tarnish from reappearing while renewing silver’s unique lustre.