How To Clean Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds are famous for their dazzling appearance and radiant sparkle, but they are also the hardest substance known to man. To keep your diamond in perfect condition, you must care for it continually. You should store your diamond jewelry in fabric lined jewelry cases, each piece separate and kept apart from other jewelry. Not only does your diamond remain flawless, but also it won’t scratch your other beautiful pieces of jewelry, or another diamond. Remove your diamond jewelry when engaging in strenuous activity. Diamonds are chipped and scratched easily, so avoid bringing them into contact with other hard substances while at work. Most importantly, keep your diamond away from household cleansers and bleaches. The harsh chemicals in these products can damage your diamond, and even change its color permanently. Also, don’t forget to take your diamond jewelry to an expert jeweler at least once a year for a full cleaning and repairs. It is important to make sure your diamond is securely fastened into it’s setting, with the correct mountings and prongs, to ensure that it remains intact all year.
To clean light dust and dirt, you can wash your diamond with simple liquid hand wash soap and rinse with water. Always dry and wipe your jewelry with a professional polish cloth, to avoid abrasion and add a clean polished shine to your diamonds. If your diamond needs more work than just soap and water, create a mixture of half water half ammonia and let the diamond jewelry soak in it for half an hour. This method can be especially useful on diamond rings and diamond stud earrings that have one diamond per piece. Once the soaking is complete, gently brush the diamond with a very soft bristle brush, rinse it off, and lightly tap-dry with a soft towel before polishing with the soft cloth. If you don’t think you have the necessary items for cleaning your jewelry at home, purchase a jewelry cleaning kit, equipped with solution and a cleansing brush that you can use repeatedly. For incredible shine and a professional clean, some use an ultrasonic cleaning machine that conducts high frequencies to generate supreme cleaning motion. Machines vary, so always read instructions before use.
The method of cleaning and care you take for your diamond jewelry is for you to decide, but in all cases we recommend that you are always mindful of your diamonds and handle each piece with care. Between cleans, do not touch the diamonds directly, as overexposure to your skin’s oils can diminish the diamond’s shine. Keep your diamond dazzling and brilliant, because with the right care, a diamond is forever!
