Despite the fact
that a diamond is considered to be the hardest natural substance on earth and
is being used to symbolized eternity, a diamond still has to be properly
handled and maintained. A lot of people do not know this, but it is important
to keep diamonds clean and safe because diamonds, when already mounted on a
ring or to any piece of jewelry is vulnerable. When a diamond is neglected, it
can be damaged and eventually ruined. Here are some ways on how to keep your
precious jewelry safe and preserve its eternal state.

It is important
to keep diamonds away from other jewelry because being the hardest gemstone; a
diamond can scratch other gemstones. A diamond can also scratch another
diamond. If this happens, the clarity of the diamond will be affected. Clarity
refers to the inclusions and the external blemishes a diamond has within it.
Scratches are external blemishes that can reduce a diamond's value. So if you
want your diamond jewelry to retain its high price value, be sure to keep it in
separate boxes. 

Diamonds once
they are cut and polished can be chipped with a hard blow. Because of this, it
is important to be careful with your diamond jewelry. Do not use your diamond
ring when you are engaged in sports or other tough activities. Remove your
diamond ring or bracelet when doing the dishes or gardening. The mounting of
diamond might get loose when you do certain activities around the house that
could cause the diamond to fall and be lost forever. 

If the diamond
jewelry came from a reputable jewelry store, it would always come with
literature on how to properly clean it. 
Usually, the literature that comes with your diamond jewelry purchase
will give you instructions on how to clean the diamond and what type of
solutions to use in cleaning. Some cleaning compounds which are oil-based such
as soaps and other lotions cover diamonds with a thin film layer that makes the
diamond somewhat dull and lifeless. 

To clean the
diamond without affecting its brilliance, it is best to use any of these four
methods namely; detergent bath, cold water soak, quick-dip method, and
ultrasonic cleaner. If possible, use a cleaning solution that is recommended by
the jeweller where you bought your diamond jewelry from since the jeweller will
have more experience than you with regards to diamond jewelry cleaning.

The detergent
method uses any detergent powder that is dissolved in lukewarm water. Cleaning
of the diamond should be made by a soft-bristled toothbrush using the suds of
the detergent-water mixture. After removing all the dirt and grime, rinse the
diamond under running water then pat dry with a soft, clean, lint-free cotton
cloth. 

Another method
of cleaning diamond jewelry is by mixing household ammonia and cold water and
by dipping the diamond gently in the solution. The use of gentle brushes to
remove dirt is also recommended. 

The last method
of cleaning involves an ultrasonic machine that sends out high frequencies to a
diamond jewelry soaked in water and mild detergent. The vibrations caused by
the high frequencies are responsible for shaking loose the dirt and grime that
have made the jewelry dirty in the first place.

Always remember
to take care of your diamond jewelry since they are one of your most precious
investments. We do want our diamonds to last forever, don't we?

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