Care of Diamond

Diamonds are extremely hard and durable, but there are things, which can damage them, so it is important to know what to avoid. Diamonds can be broken by a sharp impact on a hard surface. This is not very likely to happen, and diamonds are so durable, that you may get away with dropping it onto concrete 1,000 times without damage.
One of the worst things for causing wears and damage to diamonds is allowing them to rub and knock against other diamonds. This will cause abrasion and chipping, particularly around the girdle of the stone. Diamonds are tough but they are not indestructible.
Diamonds get smudged, soiled and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps, even the natural skin oils, put film on diamonds and cut down their brilliance. Chemicals in the air can discolor the mountings of precious jewelry.
Diamonds should be cleaned so that the maximum amount of light can then enter and return in a fiery brilliance. It just takes a little care to keep them that way. Here are four ways to clean diamonds. One of them is pretty sure to fit the time, the place and the job. These tips will help you clean and care for your diamond jewelry.
1.The Detergent Method: Prepare a small bowl of warm suds with any of the mild liquid detergents used in the home. Brush the pieces with an eyebrow brush while they are in the suds. Then transfer them to a wire tea strainer and rinse under warm running water. Pat dries it with a soft cloth.
2. The Cold Water Method: Make a half-and-half solution of cold water and household ammonia in a cup. Soak the pieces for 30 minutes. Lift out and tap gently around the back and front of the mounting with an eyebrow brush. Swish in the solution once more and drain on tissue paper.
3. The Quick-Dip Method: Buy one of the brand-name liquid jewelry cleaners, with its kit, choosing the kind most useful to you. Read the label and follow its instructions. Don't touch your clean diamonds with your fingers. Handle your jewelry by its edges.
4. The Ultrasonic Cleaner: There are many types of these small machines on the market that will clean any piece of jewelry that can be dipped in a liquid in a matter of minutes. They consist of a metal cup that you fill with water and detergent. When the machine is turned on, a high-frequency motion creates the cleaning action. Since each machine is slightly different, read the instructions very carefully before use.
When you are not wearing diamonds and precious jewelry, they still require attention. Don't jumble your diamond pieces in a drawer or jewelry case, because diamonds can scratch other jewelry - and can even scratch each other.

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