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Diamond jewellery needs to be taken care of. It is important to be conscious when wearing them. Diamonds are very hard and scratch resistant but they can break and have chip offs. The girdle gets damaged the most easily. The truth is, no matter how well made a piece of jewellery is, it will start to degrade over time.Diamond jewellery needs to be taken care off when it is worn as well as when it is put away.
It is better to take off your diamond jewellery when doing some rough chores such as gardening etc. Chlorinated chemicals should be avoided specifically. Take care of your diamonds while using hair and body sprays as well. These can be harmful to its surface in the long term. It is advised to wear diamond jewellery after completing your makeup. Remove your diamond jewellery before taking a shower and don’t ever leave your diamond solitaires lying on the sink and similar places.
Cleaning a diamond on frequent basis is basic to diamond jewellery care. Do not touch the stones with your fingers while cleaning the jewellery. It is advised to have your diamonds examined and cleaned professionally, twice a year or so. It is because diamonds are exposed to dirt, skin oils and various chemicals including the makeup and sprays. These pollutants can very well destroy the natural beauty of your diamond by hampering the natural light passage. You can prevent your precious wedding ring from being damaged or blemished with this practice. A professional can always be helpful in cleaning the diamond with utmost care.
Diamonds should always be kept separately. It is a well-known fact that diamonds are the hardest substances. Due to this hardness, these stones can scratch other diamonds or jewels very easily. To avoid this kind of damage, you should always keep your diamond jewellery separated. Soft cloth pouches make the best storage for diamonds.
We all know that diamonds are forever, but still a fair chance it may get damage if not handled well. It will start to degrade over the time as dirt can make diamonds lose their sparkle, so here are some quick tips on how to clean a diamond:
Don’t wear your rings to the gym. Sweat makes them dirty and they could get caught on gym equipment.And while you’re at the gym, don’t lift weights with your rings on. It will result in scratches and deformation of the band.
Soap can quickly cause a layer of film and further build up to occur, dulling diamonds over time. It’s also a good opportunity to let your skin breathe, plus you can rest assure that your diamonds looks bright and shiny.
Moisturiser, sun creams and other beauty products can cause dullness to your jewellery so its recommended that you should avoid wearing your jewellery while applying cream. Similarly it applies to hairspray, make up and perfume as over time close contact can cause tarnish on the prongs, clasps and bands holding the diamond in place.
Soft bristled toothbrush and some warm water is enough to get clean your beautiful diamonds. Clean your rings, bracelets or necklaces regularly at home with a soft toothbrush after a soak in warm water and a little dish soap. Dry gently on a tea-towel.
The vibrating fluid of ultrasonic machines can also cause diamonds to move and loosen in their clasps. However these devices are excellent at removing dirt and grime build up on diamonds.
Don’t wear your rings when you swim in ocean or pool. Pressure on your rings whilst getting in and out of pools can cause deformation, heavy abrasive marks and dents.Also some chlorine chemicals can tarnish the metal.
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