Friday, 29 August 2014

Caring for your diamond: Do’s and Don’ts

While diamonds are indeed the most durable substance in the planet and also the most valuable substances that you may have invested on, you’ll want to take the most appropriate care of it. Here are the best tips that will leave your diamond stone looking new and remain indestructible with time.

The Do’s of Diamond Care

With time you may notice some loose stone settings or any peculiar damages that your jewelry may have incurred. If you can, take your EGL certified diamonds to a professional jeweler who can efficiently make the assessments and repair the jewelry.

Whichever form of diamond jewelry that you have ensure that a regular checkup is carried out on it, usually once a year so that the setting in your princess shaped loose diamonds can be checked. In addition to this always keep your diamond clean and store it carefully. Also when you are not wearing the diamonds store them in a fabric-lined case, or in a well divided box. These will prevent the diamonds from scratching any other diamond jewelry that you may be having or indeed any other jewelry.

While cleaning your cushion shaped diamond jewelry at home soak it in warm soapy water and then use a soft brush to remove the dirt. Once you have done this rinse it thoroughly in warm water and then dry with lint – free cloth. However the most professional way to have your diamond cleaned is usually by the use of ultrasonic cleaner or by the use of a high pressure steam cleaner.

The Don’ts of Diamond Care

The don’ts of diamond care are simple and easy to follow. Usually never wear your diamonds while doing any house chores, or any other kind of rough work such as yard or lawn work. Since such work may put the pear loose diamonds into contact with other materials that may chip it or make it lose its luster. Above all they can make the jewelry come into contact with chlorine bleach that may destroy it.

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