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Diamonds are not only sparkling stones which people wear, they are engagement rings, wedding rings, and the view of eternal tenderness. But they may dim with time if appropriate care is not given to them. While professional cleanings cannot be overemphasized, having insight into how to effectively clean your diamond jewelry yourself means your jewelry pieces remain eye-popping as the first time you wore them.
In this article, you will find out that maintaining diamond earrings or other items is not a hard task at all, from cleaning to storage, here are some tips to follow while handling or storing your jewelry. No matter whether it is your engagement ring, wedding band, favourite earrings, bracelet or necklace, read on the following diamond jewelry care tips to have your diamond jewelry sparkling for much longer than you want.
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Thus cleaning your diamond jewelry is a very important aspect since this is what keeps your diamond superbly shiny. After time goes by, the dust, oil, and general debris that comes with day to day life reduce the visibility of the sparkle. The liquid that should be made is using warm water with a few drops of dish soap to create a very gentle cleaning solution. Submerge your diamond rings and other jewelry for about 20 minutes then using a soft toothbrush you need to scrub the stone as well as the setting.
Do not use strong solutions such as bleach or any material that could scratch or corrode the metal settings or decrease prongs strength. If washed, rinse in warm water and gently blot with a clean, non-lint generating material. That way, your diamonds will always appear as good as new every time you go for cleaning diamond rings.
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One cause of scratches and dullness in diamond jewelry is improper storage of the jewelry. As much as diamonds are the hardest known materials on earth and resistant to scratching, they easily scratch other gems or even metals if placed alongside.
Jewelry should be put in a jewelry box with compartments or a pouch to keep one piece per division. For everyday accessories such as diamond earrings, an earring organizer can do the best. Storing your jewelry in a dry, cool area also minimizes tarnishing of any metal used in the making of settings.
This setting is also loose and would lead to you losing your diamond, which is expensive and important. You also need to perform a self-urine test on your jewelry by either shaking it or tapping it to see if it vibrates or moves. Concentrate on those areas to which the diamond is secured with claws, rims, or gaps.
If you find settings to be loose or bent do not wear the piece and contact a jeweller. Daily personal examination with annual professional check means your diamond jewelry will not be at risk.
For example, it may be quite convenient to wear your diamond ring while cleaning the house or doing other work, but it is not good for the ring. It is common to find cleaning agents having a formula that contains ammonia or chlorine that reacts with metal settings. Furthermore, whilst grooming and washing, there are times when gardening or dish washing leads to accidental scratches or looseness prongs.
Habitually do not wear diamond jewelry that may be exposed to activities that could cause abuses or apply chemicals on them. Taking care of your jewelry during your day to day activities goes a long way in helping to increase its life span.
It is possible to use ultrasonic cleaners to free diamond jewelry from deposits of dirt, but one must be very careful. These devices employ vibrations and sound waves to wash and clean, which can pull off settings or move minor diamonds.
It is important not to use an ultrasonic cleaner if your jewelry contains loose prongs or delicate gemstones. It is especially important to note that consulting a jeweler first is necessary to establish whether this method of cleaning is safe for the piece of jewelry.
even such items as lotion, hairspray or any perfume you use can leave a deposit on the diamonds causing them to become cloudy. Likewise, enforcing with compounds such as chlorine used in pools causes tarnishing of metal related settings harming the finish of jewelry pieces.
Among the things you should do is to ensure you wear your diamond jewelry after using makeup or applying colognes. Take your jewelry off if you are going to the pool, gym or spa because these chemicals can harm your jewelry and it is also unnecessary stress to the piece.
Whenever you are involved in water activities such as swimming, bathing or washing dishes then your diamond jewelries are at risk. Washing jewelry with water and slippery soap raises the risk of losing a piece, particularly rings. Besides, saltwater and chlorine cause metal settings to corrode or change color.
Ensure you get into this habit of removing your diamond jewelry before going to water. This simple process of precautions helps avoid loss and also ensure that the jewelry items are well maintained.
Diamonds are durable, but they’re not indestructible. The stone is especially prone to chipping or cracking when the edges are sharp, or the cuts are delicate, and the stone gets a hard impact or improper handling. You also should not touch the diamond directly when putting on or taking off your jewelry. Go handle it under your hands, instead, by the band or setting — the less oils and dirt it gets exposed to, the better.
You also shouldn’t expose your diamonds to extreme temperature changes, which can over time weaken the stone or its metal setting.
Professional cleaning is a must no matter how meticulous you are with home diamond care solutions. Diamonds are cleaned by expert jewelers with specialized tools to clean places you can’t get to in your home so your diamonds stay clean and safe.
The jeweler can also examine such things as the settings for wearing during a professional cleaning, whittling out potential damage or loss. Complement your home care routine, try for an annual cleaning and inspection.
Also Read: How to Clean and Protect Gemstones: A Complete Care Guide
While we should care for diamond jewelry at home, accidents can occur. It's heart breaking and financially crushing to lose or damage a valuable piece. Having proper insurance gives you peace of mind that should you be robbed or your scooter is lost or damaged, you’re covered.
First you go to a certified expert to have your jewelry appraised to find how much it’s worth. Pick an insurance policy for high value items and keep on updating your coverage as per any changes in market value.
You can take care of diamond jewelry yourself, but it isn’t rocket science, it simply does need some attention to detail and consistency. These 10 expert tips will help prolong the brilliance and beauty of your treasured pieces, as long as they last. Every step - from cleaning to storage and professional maintenance of your diamonds is important in ensuring they are bright and secure.
From a diamond engagement ring to a pair of earrings to a sentimental necklace, whatever the richness of one's treasure, they so deserved the utmost care and respect. Your diamond jewelry will remain a symbol of dignity and invaluable value if you use the right approach.
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