Buying Guide to Buying Diamonds Online

How to Care for Your Diamond

Caring for a diamond takes more than
occasional cleanings. Diamonds are forever, but
they can be damaged if you are not careful. By
learning how to properly care for your diamond,
you will ensure that your diamond is indeed forever.

An easy home care can be done by mixing a
solution of one part ammonia and six parts water
to clean diamond jewelry at home. If cleaning by
hand, gentle scrubbing with a soft brush should
loosen most dirt and greatly increase the brilliance
of the diamond, but be careful not to scratch the
metal of your setting.

Once a year, you should take your diamond jewelry
to a jeweler for professional cleaning. Have him
check the mountings and prongs that hold your
diamond in place. Have him make any needed
repairs. This will prevent your diamond from falling
out of its setting and becoming lost.

Diamond jewelry that is not being worn, or
diamonds that are loose should be stored in
a fabric lined jewel case, or in a jewelry box
where it can be kept separate from other jewelry.
Each piece should have its own compartment. This
will keep diamonds from becoming scratched, and it
will also keep your diamond from scratching other
jewelry as well.

Remove your diamond jewelry when doing
physical work. Diamonds can be chipped
and scratched easily. Also avoid allowing
your diamond to come into contact with
bleach or other household cleansers – this
can damage or change the color of the
settings and mountings, and it may even
irreversibly change the color of the
diamond!