Cleaning Your Diamond

A diamond is very durable and strong, considering how delicate and beautiful they are, and they can last a lifetime and beyond if they are cared for properly.

Caring for a diamond is fairly simple and there are just a few things to keep in mind when caring for your precious stone. There are different cleaning options that will help keep it as sparkling and brilliant as the first time your wore it.

There are a number of cleaning procedures that you can do at home on a regular basis, but you can also return to your jeweler where you made your diamond purchase and ask for a professional cleaning. This may be included in your warranty agreement at no charge. It is also wise to return to your jeweler at least once a year to have your diamond cleaned, and also have the setting checked to make sure your diamond is still secure.

Detergent Bath

The most popularly used routine of diamond care is to simply place your diamond in a mild, warm water detergent bath. Use a bowl filled with warm water, and then adds in a mild detergent that you already have in your home. Common choices are dish detergent or a mild bathroom cleaner. Using a soft brush, gently brush your diamond using the sudsy water to loosen any oil or dirt that may have collected around your diamond. Be sure to use a soft brush, so as not to scratch the setting. Rinse your diamond by placing it in a fine strainer and running it under warm water so as to remove all the soap. Do not used chlorine bleach which can be harmful to your diamond and the setting.

Quick-Dip

There are also cleaners on the market specifically created for this use. If you choose one of these, read the instructions and follow them with care for dipping your diamond into the solution. After cleaning, handle carefully and avoid touching the diamond and transferring oil from your skin. Allow it to dry completely before wearing or returning to wherever you store it.

Cold Water Soak Another method of diamond cleaning it the cold water soak. Use a solution of half cold water and half household ammonia. Place your diamond in this cold water soak for at least 30 minutes. Allow to dry on a piece of fine tissue paper.

Diamond Tips and Cautions

1. When cleaning your diamond, always make sure the sink drain is closed. As an extra precaution, place a washcloth over the closed drain. 2. When using a brush, make sure it has very soft bristles. Your diamond is very durable, but the setting around it may be damaged or scratched. 3. Never use chlorine bleach. This is harmful. 4. Remove jewelry and diamonds when cleaning around the house with harsh cleaners, or wear protective gloves. 5. Don't wear your diamond in swimming pools or hot tubs that have chlorine added to the water. 6. During cleaning, take this occasion to check the prongs in your setting to see that your diamond is seated securely. 7. Once a year schedule a professional cleaning at your jeweler and have the setting checked while you are there. 8. Hair spray, lotions, oil from skin and the dirt encountered everyday can make your diamond look dull. Enjoy the fire and brilliance of your beautiful stone by keeping it clean.

Storing Diamonds

Store your diamond carefully, to keep it safe, but also to safeguard your other fine jewelry items. A jewelery box with lined dividers is best, but if you are storing in a common compartment, wrap your diamond first in soft tissue or cloth. Storing an uncovered diamond next to other jewelry items could cause damage due to scratching the other pieces.