Caring for your bracelets...



Caring for your Gemstone Bracelets from Bella Sogno Handcrafts

Energetically cleansing gemstones/crystals upon receipt is good practice.  You’ll want to clear the energy of others and set your bracelets with your personal energy and intentions.

• The best method of putting on or removing stretch bracelets is to roll them on or off, rather than pulling them. This will help to extend the life of your bracelets.
• Keep your bracelets dry. They are not meant to be worn in the water, or during a physical activity like working out.  These are genuine gemstones/crystals, and not all of them can withstand a lot of moisture.  If your bracelets do become wet, promptly dry them as thoroughly as possible.
• Store your bracelets in a clean, dry place, out of direct sunlight such as the gift bag your bracelets came in or your favorite jewelry box.
• Body oils and lotions can cause buildup on, and in-between your beads. You can wipe down the beads with a soft damp cloth and dry thoroughly.  Because many bracelets have different materials included as part of the design, it is not suggested that your bracelets be rinsed or submerged in water.
• Gemstones/crystals absorb and block energy so it’s important to follow a “cleansing” and “charging” routine. A general guideline is to cleanse and charge your bracelets on a monthly basis.  If you wear your bracelets frequently you may need to do this more often.  
• There are different methods of cleansing your bracelets. You can place your bracelets on or near a piece of Selenite or Clear Quartz for a few hours.  This will both cleanse and charge the bracelets.  AshayCrystals has a wonderful selection of crystals which include beautiful Clear Quartz pieces.  Selenite and Clear Quartz don’t require cleansing and charging thus, they are perfectly able to perform these functions for other crystals and stones.  Placing your bracelets under the light of a full moon is another method.  Some may prefer to use the “smudging” method.   This method involves burning Sage or Palo Santo and letting the smoke travel through your bracelets for a few moments.