How can I prevent gemstones from scratching?

To avoid scratching your gemstones, keep each piece of jewellery on its own, in gentle fabric-lined little sections, or in dedicated pouches, and try to separate the more rigid stones like diamonds from softer gems, so they don’t quietly rub.

Also, make a habit of taking gemstone jewellery off before physical activities, heavy lifting, yard work, or household cleaning, because routine bumps can easily chip or wear down the faceted edges. It really helps to understand the Mohs scale of mineral hardness; any gemstone with a higher number can permanently mark a stone with a lower number when they touch, even inside a jewellery box.