Moonstone has certain qualities that call for a little extra TLC.  As usual, avoid wearing your moonstone while gardening, swimming, playing high-impact sports, or using harsh cleaning products.  Moonstone comes from a relatively soft mineral, registering a 6 on the Mohs scale of hardness (most precious gems used in jewelry are around 8 or 9, with diamonds at 10): this means that moonstone is more susceptible to scratching than harder gemstones.  Scratches can be remedied with refinishing by a professional jeweler, but it is an especially good idea to store your moonstone in a secure place away from other jewelry.

Your moonstone can be cleaned with warm water and a gentle soap.  A diluted detergent, like your dish soap, will work well to break up dirt and accumulated oils.  Rather than scrubbing the moonstone, simply let it sit for a few minutes in the soapy solution, swishing the water every so often.  This should do the trick! Rinse with warm water and dry your moonstone jewelry using only a lint-free polishing cloth.

With your tender loving care, your moonstone will shimmer with a gossamer light for years to come!