Diamondsinspire a thought of beauty, affection and elegance. When set in engagement rings, wedding rings, bracelets or in any other set of jewelry, its durability and toughness is lost to a certain extent. Hence, it becomes more important to retain it safely to avoid it from breaking, scratching, cracking or losing its brilliance and spark. There are some do's and don'ts that should be taken care ofat home.
Tips to Store your Diamonds
When not in use, keep them in separate boxes away from other studded jewelries. If kept with other diamonds, it can scratch other stones, i.e. emeralds, sea pearls, rubies, and sapphires.
Tips to clean your Diamonds (Do's)
A mixture of water and soap is an ideal solution for cleaning your stones. You can use a soft brush to clean your jewelry. Toothbrush, lipstick brush or eyebrow brush can also serve the purpose.
Diamonds should be soaked in lukewarm water containing ammonia-free detergent. It will retain the spark of the stones.
A clean, soft and dry cloth should be used to clean the diamonds to ensure it remains scratch-free.
Industrial detergents also help in getting rid of pent up dirt that builds up in the jewelry. If you are using any jewelry, cleansers make sure it is used within three months of purchase.
A small quantity of tamarind if mixed in warm water can also brighten up your gems if it is soaked in this water overnight. It will enhance its radiance.
You can also use ultrasonic (high frequency waves) cleaners that are gaining popularity in terms of cleaning precious stones. Before using this, do some good researches on themachines used for this purpose prior to investing in one and don't forget following the steps and instructions carefully.
During cleaning the gems, avoid using your hands to touch it. You can hold it by the metal fittings or by its edges. Special care will help your diamonds last longer.
Some Don'ts for your Diamonds
Don't expose your diamonds to salt water or chlorine water. It can wear away your diamonds and can adversely impact its settings.
Don't expose your precious stones to sun blocks or creams. It easily settles on stones and attracts dirt and grime. In addition, oils found in lotion are harmful for diamonds or any other stones.
Strong all purpose household cleaning substance i.e. bleach is very harmful for delicate stones. It may change the color of your stones and can also impact its setting.
Avoid swimming, exercising or doing any strenuous physical activity with your diamonds on. It may tamper with the settings.
Frequently take your diamond jewelry to a jeweler of reputed jewelry store for detail analysis. They will strengthen the settings, look for prongs and ensure the diamonds are in right shape and retains same spark.
Synopsis
Whether you have purchased your precious diamonds from any Jewelers in Adelaide or from any other place, following the above tips will make your diamonds last forever.