DIAMOND JEWELRY Cleaning and Care
Even though you may wear your diamond jewelry around the clock, you should give thought to its care. Diamonds are durable, but they still require proper maintenance. Diamonds can get smudged, soiled and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps and natural skin oils put a film on diamonds and cut down their brilliance. Clean diamonds glow, because the maximum amount of light can enter the stone and return in a fiery brilliance. It takes just a little care to keep them that way:
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Do not wear diamond jewelry, especially rings, when doing rough work. Even though diamond is one of the hardest materials in nature, it can still be chipped by a sharp, sudden blow.
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Chlorine can damage and discolor the mounting on your diamond jewelry. Keep your diamond away from chlorine
bleach or other household chemicals. You should also remove your diamond jewelry before entering a chlorinated pool or hot tub.
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Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush to dislodge dust or dirt from under the setting.
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Always thoroughly rinse and dry your jewelry after cleaning and before storage.
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Avoid touching your clean diamonds with your fingers. Handle clean jewelry by its edges.