| Tips
and Diamond Care
Diamonds may be the
hardest substance known to man, but they still can be damaged
or dulled. Your diamond jewelry will benefit from the following
tips:
| 1. Don't jumble your
diamond jewelry together or with other pieces, because
diamonds can scratch other jewelry and each other. |
| 2. Keep your diamond
jewelry in a fabric-lined jewel case or in a box with
compartments or dividers. |
| 3. Don't wear your diamonds
when doing rough work. Even though a diamond is durable,
it can be chipped by a hard blow. |
| 4. Clean your diamonds
regularly using commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix
of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the
jewelry into the solution, and use a soft brush to
dislodge dust or dirt from under the setting. |
| 5. Don't let your diamond
come in contact with chlorine bleach or other chemicals,
because they can pit or discolor the mounting. |
| 6. See your jeweler
at least once a year to have your diamond jewelry
professionally cleaned and checked for loose prongs
and wear. |
Diamond jewelry
is very popular. Some pieces, such as diamond engagement
and wedding rings, are often worn 24 hours a day. Even though
you may wear your diamond jewelry around the clock, you
should give thought to its care. Diamonds are durable, but
they still require proper maintenance. Diamonds can get
smudged, soiled and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps, even
natural skin oils, put a film on diamonds and cut down their
brilliance. Clean diamonds "glow" because the maximum amount
of light can enter the stone and return in a fiery brilliance.
It takes just a little care to keep them that way.
| • Do not wear diamond
jewelry, especially rings, when doing rough work.
Even though diamond is one of the hardest materials
in nature, it can still be chipped by a sharp, sudden
blow. |
| • Chlorine can
damage and discolor the mounting on your diamond jewelry.
Keep your diamond away from chlorine bleach or other
household chemicals. You should also remove your diamond
jewelry before entering a chlorinated pool or hot
tub. |
| • Clean your diamonds
regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix
of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the
jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush to
dislodge dust or dirt from under the setting. |
| • Avoid touching
your clean diamonds with your fingers. Handle clean
jewelry by its edges. |
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