How to Clean Camphor Glass

Camphor glass was a popular gemstone for jewelry during the Art Deco period that lasted from 1920 to around 1935. The stone, also called storm glass, has a cloudy appearance that was created by treating it with hydrofluoric acid vapors. Camphor glass was designed to imitate rock crystal, which is quartz in its purest form. One popular setting for necklaces with glass pendants was to have the stone cut in a rectangle and set in a thin frame, giving it the effect of a starburst caught in a window frame.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 teaspoon mild dishwashing detergent
• Small bowl
• Warm water
• 2 dry, lint-free cloths

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Place 1/2 teaspoon of mild dishwashing detergent in a small bowl.

   • 2

     Fill the bowl with warm water and gently mix the soap and water with the teaspoon.

   • 3

     Sit the camphor glass jewelry in the bowl. Leave it there for 15 minutes.

   • 4

     Gently rub the camphor glass with a lint-free cloth while the jewelry is sitting in the water to remove any remaining dirt.

   • 5

     Remove the jewelry from the bowl and rinse the camphor glass with warm water.

   • 6

     Dry the piece with a dry, lint-free cloth.