Care and Feeding of Your Opal

1. Wear it often it likes to breathe. Touch it often. It likes contact with the skin. the natural oils in your skin keeps the opal "moist" and lustrous. (Contrary to popular belief, true Australian opal is not porous and will not absorb contamination in perspiration or other bodily moisture.)
2. Do not wash dishes, clothes or other items with it on. Opals contain water. The harsh detergents in dish or laundry soaps can "dry" out the stone.
3. Do not garden with it on. continuous contact with the soil can abrade the surface of your stone.
4. Do not clean your opal jewelry with ultrasonic device. Use plain water and a good, nonabrasive had or facial soap.
5. Do Not store your opal in oil or glycerin