Crystal Care & Cleansing Guide

Natural crystal is durable but not indestructible. A little care keeps the colour sharp, the surface bright and the elastic cord alive.

Everyday habits that matter most

Put jewellery on last. Perfume, hairspray, sunscreen and cosmetics are the most common causes of dulled beads.
Take it off for showers, swimming and washing up. Chlorine, salt water and soap residue attack both the stone surface and the cord.
Do not wear it to the gym. Sweat and repeated impact are hard on the elastic.
Store it flat or on a soft hook, not stretched over a hard corner.

Cleansing — choosing a method

In crystal traditions "cleansing" means clearing the stone of accumulated association. Whatever you believe about that, all the methods below are also just sensible ways to clean a bracelet.

1. Moonlight (gentlest — safe for everything)

Leave the bracelet on a windowsill overnight during a full or new moon. No water, no risk to the cord, works for every stone we sell.

2. Sound

Hold the bracelet near a singing bowl, chime or bell for a minute or two. Safe for all stones and the only method that never touches the material.

3. Smoke

Pass the bracelet briefly through the smoke of dried sage, cedar or palo santo. Keep it well above the flame and do not let ash settle on the beads.

4. Selenite or clear quartz plate

Rest the bracelet on a selenite slab or a clear quartz cluster overnight. Dry, quick and safe for everything.

5. Water — read this first

Running water is a traditional method, but it is not safe for every stone:

Safe to rinse briefly	Keep away from water
Clear quartz, rose quartz, amethyst, citrine, obsidian, agate, jasper	Selenite, halite, malachite, pyrite, moonstone, opal, and any stone with a soft or layered surface

If you rinse, use cool water, pat dry immediately with a soft cloth, and never leave the bracelet to soak — that is what destroys the elastic cord.

6. Salt — skip it

Dry salt and salt water are widely recommended online, but salt is abrasive and corrosive to both stone surfaces and cord. We do not recommend it for beaded bracelets.

Charging

After cleansing, many people "charge" a stone by leaving it in sunlight or moonlight, or resting it on a quartz cluster.

Careful with sunlight: amethyst, rose quartz, citrine, aquamarine and smoky quartz can fade with prolonged direct sun. Prefer moonlight, or limit sun exposure to a few hours.

Cleaning the beads

Wipe with a soft, dry microfibre cloth after wearing.
For a deeper clean, dampen the cloth (not the bracelet) with lukewarm water and wipe each bead.
Dry fully before storing — moisture trapped against the cord is the main cause of early breakage.
Do not use ultrasonic cleaners, steam, vinegar, bleach or jewellery polish on beaded bracelets.

Looking after the elastic cord

The cord, not the stone, is what usually fails first.

Roll the bracelet over your hand instead of pulling it — see the size guide.
Avoid leaving it stretched around a bottle, stand or hook for long periods.
If you notice fraying, or the knot is visible, stop wearing it and contact us. A restring is far cheaper than losing beads.
With normal wear, expect the cord to last roughly 12–24 months.

Storing

Keep bracelets in a soft pouch or a lined box, away from direct sunlight and from harder stones that could scratch them. If you stack several together, put a soft cloth between them.