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Cleaning of Your Diamonds

Diamonds are attracted to any oily substances and if they are not cleaned regularly and properly, they will lose the full beauty of their sparkle and brilliance. There are three easy ways to clean diamonds should you choose to clean your own diamonds at home:

The Detergent Bath
Prepare a small bowl of soapy water with a mild liquid detergent. After a few minutes of soaking (or one hour if the stone is dull and dirty), simply brush the ring and stones gently with a soft toothbrush. Rinse it in clear, warm water and pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

The Cold Water Soak
Soak the ring in half and half solution of cold water and household ammonia for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around the front and back of the mounting with a small, soft toothbrush. Swish the ring in the solution a second time, rinse, and drain on tissue paper.

The Quick Dip Method
Use any of the brand name liquid jewellery cleaners and follow the instructions given on the label.

Care of Your Diamonds

1. DO keep diamonds in a fabric-lined jewel case with compartments. If placed in one compartment together, diamonds should be wrapped in tissue paper as one diamond can scratch or damage other diamonds.

2. DO NOT wear your diamond engagement ring while doing extremely rough work. Although a diamond is the hardest substance on earth, it is brittle and can be chipped by a hard blow.

3. DO make sure that your ring never comes in contact with chlorine bleach. It won't hurt the diamond, but it can pit and discolour the mounting.

4. DO NOT forget to have your ring checked by a jeweller once a year for loose stones and to ensure the mounting is secure. 5. DO remember that you're wearing the most durable, yet beautiful substance known to man. Enjoy!