Diamond Maintenance

SECRETS TO KEEP YOUR DIAMOND SPARKLING:

Diamond is the hardest natural substance on Earth. It can cut any kind of rock or metal, but only another diamond can cut a diamond. In fact, to burn a diamond, it must be heated to between 1290-1650 degrees Fahrenheit. Yet the oil deposited from the mere touch of a human finger can cause dirt to collect and make this nearly indestructible gemstone quickly lose its sparkling appeal.

So how can you keep your diamond looking its very best? Here are some tips on keeping your diamond sparkling.

1. CLEAN YOUR DIAMOND REGULARLY 

A simple plan to keep your diamond jewellery looking beautiful is to soak it in a gentle degreasing solution, such as water with a few drops of mild dish soap, once or twice a week. After you remove the diamond from the cleaning solution, use a soft, clean toothbrush to remove any remaining dirt. The toothbrush should be new and reserved exclusively for cleaning your jewellery. Use it to clean hard-to-reach places like the back of the diamond, which tends to collect the most oil and dirt.

2. USE A GENTLE TOUCH

Fragile settings, like older prongs in antique jewellery or a tension setting where the diamond is held in place by pressure from the shank, shouldn’t be vigorously scrubbed, so be gentle with the toothbrush. Then, just rinse your diamond jewellery with water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. If you’re working over a sink, make sure to close the drain.

SECRETS TO KEEP YOUR DIAMONDS SAFE AND AS AN HEIRLOOM:

1. Keep your Laboratory Reports in a safe location, seperate from jewelry pieces, for security.

2.Have your jewelry cleaned and checked by a professional for worn mountings, loose prongs and general condition at least once per year.

3.Have white gold re-plated, platinum re-polished and prongs re-tipped as necessary to maintain original condition (generally every 24 months or so).