A crystal bracelet is natural stone on an elastic cord — simple, durable, and easy to keep beautiful if you avoid a few common mistakes.
Everyday care
Put your bracelet on after lotion, perfume and sunscreen have dried; chemicals dull polished stone faster than anything else. Take it off for swimming, showers and sport — salt, chlorine and sweat weaken the cord.
Cleaning
Wipe the beads with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid soaking: water wicks into the cord and bead holes. Never use ultrasonic cleaners or household chemicals on natural stone.
Energetic cleansing traditions
If you follow crystal traditions, the gentlest methods suit every stone: moonlight overnight, sound (a singing bowl), or resting the bracelet on selenite. Skip salt-water and long sunlight baths — they physically damage many stones (amethyst fades, obsidian can stress-crack).
Storage
Store the bracelet flat in its pouch, away from direct sun. Don’t hang it — hanging keeps the elastic under tension and shortens its life.
When to re-string
Elastic cord is a consumable: with daily wear expect one to two years. If the bracelet feels loose or the cord shows white stress marks between beads, re-string it before it snaps — any local jeweller can do this in minutes.