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How to Clean a Moissanite Bezel (Without Wearing the Plating)
In short
Clean a moissanite bezel with a soft, dry microfiber cloth after wear, and use a soft dry brush to lift dust from between the stones. Skin oils, lotion and soap film are what make the stones look dull, not the moissanite itself. Keep the bezel away from chlorine, perfume and abrasive cleaners, because they wear the plating over the brass.
Why does a moissanite bezel look dull?
Moissanite does not turn cloudy on its own. What dulls it is a film of skin oil, lotion, sunscreen or soap on the surface of the stones. Remove the film and the sparkle comes back.
How to clean a moissanite bezel
A regular light clean is better than an occasional heavy one.
- Step 1: Wipe the bezel with a dry microfiber cloth after you wear it.
- Step 2: Brush gently between the stones with a soft, dry brush to lift dust.
- Step 3: For a stubborn film, wipe with a cloth barely dampened with water, then dry the bezel straight away.
- Step 4: Check that no stone has moved, and that the bezel screws are still snug.
What to avoid
The stones are hard. The plating and the settings are what need care.
- Chlorine, perfume, hairspray and household cleaners, which wear plating.
- Abrasive polishing cloths and toothpaste, which scratch plated metal.
- Ultrasonic cleaners, which can loosen small pavé-set stones.
- Soaking the watch: custom modifications can affect water resistance.
How to store it
Store an iced-out watch on its own, in a pouch or a lined box, so the stones do not scratch other pieces and nothing rubs against the plating.
What if a stone comes loose?
Stop wearing the bezel, keep the stone if you have it, and contact us with your order number and a photo. A jeweler can reset a pavé stone.
Common questions
Can I wear a moissanite bezel in the shower or pool?
It is better not to. Chlorine and soap wear plating and leave a film on the stones, and custom modifications can affect the water resistance of the watch.
Does moissanite scratch?
Moissanite rates about 9.25 to 9.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, so everyday wear does not scratch it. The plated metal around the stones is softer and is the part to protect.