| g your first diamond is a heady feeling whether you | | | | To keep your diamond’s luster, you can soak it |
| are a man or a woman. A diamond must be cared for | | | | in a cleaner that has an ammonia base. Window |
| in order for it to sparkle and shine for years to come. | | | | cleaner is the perfect solution to keep your diamond |
| Learning the best methods for keeping your diamond | | | | sparkling. Let your diamond soak overnight a few |
| lustrous is a must for anyone owning diamonds or | | | | times a week in the solution. In the morning, remove it |
| other precious gems. | | | | and run it under cool water using your diamond |
| Have it Cleaned Professionally | | | | cleaning, soft bristle toothbrush to get rid of any |
| Of course taking your diamond to a professional | | | | lingering dirt. The back of the diamond is where most |
| jeweler to have it cleaned is the best technique. It is a | | | | of the dirt collects, so give that area special care. |
| good idea to have this done at least once every two | | | | Use a Professional Jewelry Cleaning Solution |
| years or so, but you can use other methods at home | | | | If you prefer, you can use a special jewelry cleaning |
| that will keep your diamond sparkling like new. | | | | solution made by any reputable company. It is always |
| Handle with Care | | | | wise to review the directions before you begin |
| Diamonds attract grease, most especially from your | | | | cleaning your diamond. Be sure to follow the |
| fingers. If you handle your diamond too much, this will | | | | manufacturer’s instructions in order for your |
| affect its appearance. Your best bet is to handle it as | | | | diamond to look its best. |
| little as possible and when you do have to handle it, be | | | | Keep Your Diamond Jewelry away from Harmful |
| sure your hands are clean and don’t have lotion | | | | Solutions |
| on them. | | | | Chlorine is an abrasive solution as well as other |
| A Mild Detergent is Best | | | | household cleaners and should never be used on your |
| Soaking your diamond as well as your other gold | | | | diamond jewelry. Though you may think that |
| jewelry in a liquid soap that is mild is a great way to | | | | toothpaste is a mild solution, it too can cause damage |
| keep the sparkle. Fill a small bowl with warm water | | | | to your diamond jewelry and should also be avoided. |
| and soap and allow it to soak for a while. Using a | | | | They can cause the metal holding your diamond to |
| toothbrush with soft bristles to gently scrub away dirt | | | | erode or may loosen the prongs that hold your |
| is the best method. You can then rinse your diamond in | | | | diamond. This may cause your diamond to come |
| cool running water being sure that you use a stopper | | | | loose. You don’t want to take a chance on |
| in the sink so as not to lose it. Then pat it dry gently | | | | losing the diamond from its setting, so avoid any |
| with a cloth that is lint free. | | | | solutions for which you are unsure. |
| Window Cleaner is Kind too | | | | |