diamond-care

Even though diamonds are the hardest substance known to man, a diamond will scratch another diamond. So jewelry not must be stored together since it can be scratched or tangled. Also, diamond jewelry should never be worn while doing heavy work. Points are vulnerable to chipping, and even everyday activity can loosen a setting. This is why it’s important to visit a professional jeweler every six months to check your diamond’s mountings and settings. With proper care, your diamond jewelry will last a lifetime. Here are some tips to keep your jewelry looking fabulous:

DO's

Clean diamonds and most color gemstones in warm, soapy water with a soft toothbrush. Rinse completely and dry with a clean, soft cloth.?

Remove your jewelry before showering, swimming, cleaning, sleeping, doing rough work, or handling harmful chemicals - including hair care products and perfume.

Do not expose gemstone jewelry to sudden temperature changes, which may cause cracks.

Store each piece of jewelry separately to prevent them from scratching each other.

If you notice a loose stone setting, stones moving, or any other noticeable damage to your jewelry, do not wear the jewelry until you have taken it to a professional jeweler. We recommend that a jeweler check the setting in your diamond ring (while you watch) once a year.

When you're not wearing your diamonds, be sure to store them in a fabric-lined case or a box.

DONT's

Avoid wearing your diamonds while doing housework, yard work, or any other kind of rough work. Even though a diamond is extremely durable, a hard blow could chip it.

When doing household chores, never allow your jewelry to come into contact with chlorine bleach.

Diamonds, like anything else, get smudged, soiled, and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps--even the natural oils from your skin--will create a film on diamonds, reducing their brilliance. Besides, chemicals in the air will oxidize or discolor the mountings. Keeping your jewelry clean will maximize its brilliance. Here are four ways JewelryNest suggests you clean your diamonds:

Prepare a small bowl of warm suds using any mild household liquid detergent (be sure not to use chlorine cleaners). Brush the jewelry with a soft brush until you have created a lather around it. With the jewelry on a plastic or metal strainer, rinse off with warm water (be sure not to clean your jewelry over the drain!) Pat your jewelry dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

Make a solution of 4 parts cold water and one very mild dishwashing detergent. Soak the pieces for several minutes. Lift out and tap gently around all sides of the mounting with a soft brush. Rinse the pieces in the solution and drain them on tissue paper.

Many small machines are available to the public today. They will clean any piece of jewelry that can be soaked in a liquid within minutes. These machines often have a metal cup that is filled with water and detergent. When the machine is turned on, high-frequency turbulence is created. Avoid putting emeralds in ultrasonic cleaners.