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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 the 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Avoid touching your clean diamonds with your
fingers. Handle clean jewelry by its edges.
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