Jewelry Care: Keeping Diamonds Looking New
Jay Garcia
February 26, 2019 - Author: Nikki Riela
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Did you know that diamonds are the hardest substance on Earth? However, they are not indestructible – hit it hard enough or at the right angle and your diamond will chip. Proper care is vital to give your diamonds the longest life possible.
Storing Diamond Jewelry –
To properly store your jewelry, use a fabric lined jewelry case with separate compartments. Do not let your diamond jewelry touch/rub against other jewelry as it will cause scratches. If you do not have a fabric lined jewelry case, you can wrap your pieces in acid-free tissue paper or use jewelry pouches.
Make sure to have your jewelry professionally inspected and cleaned at least once a year to preserve the lifespan of your jewelry. Keep in mind that creams, skin oils, soaps, etc. will cause build up and will make a diamond dull.
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Keeping Diamonds Clean-
The first rule of diamonds is “DO NOT TOUCH YOUR DIAMOND”, If you do need to touch it do so sparingly. The oils on your hands will alter the way a diamond looks. Clean your diamond often – it is as simple as soaking it over night in an ammonia-based cleaner (Windex) and then lightly brushing it to remove the dirt, follow this with a quick rinse in warm water.
Make sure you keep your diamonds away from chlorine, bleach and any other harmful chemicals that could change and ruin your jewelry.
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General Care –
In this section we will briefly mention things to avoid that should be general knowledge but some of us forget these things more often than we care to admit.
· Do not wear your diamond jewelry while doing rough work (gardening, working out, etc.) as any hard blow will chip the rock.
· Never wear your jewelry into pools or hot tubs as the chlorine will damage and discolor the mounting.
· Remove your jewelry when cleaning or wear cleaning gloves as chemicals will also discolor and damage the mounting and make your diamonds dull.
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All of these tips and pieces of information will help your jewelry’s life span and will keep all of your pieces looking brand new!