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Care of Diamond Jewellery

Although it is not one of The Four C's, cleanliness affects the beauty of a diamond as much as any of the four Cs, as a clean diamond is much more brilliant than one whose light scattering has been obstructed by dirt. A girl's best friend needs to be treated with care.

• Diamonds are uniquely resistant to damage by heat or scratching, but an extremely hard blow to the girdle can cause a diamond to chip. Therefore it is a good idea to remove diamond jewellery before embarking upon heavy work.

• All diamond jewellery should be stored individually in soft cloth pouches when not being worn, to prevent the diamond or diamonds from scratching or dulling other jewelry.

• Exposure during ordinary wear to perspiration and household chemicals, like chlorine and hairspray, can also cause buildup that dulls the surface of a diamond – this can be kept at bay by cleaning your diamond jewellery regularly.

• Fairy liquid is safe and effective at cleaning diamond jewellery. For more serious dirt, a solution of one part ammonia (available over the counter at the pharmacy) and six parts water can be used. Very gentle scrubbing with a soft brush should loosen most dirt and greatly increase the brilliance of the diamond - be careful, however, not to scratch the precious metal of the setting.

• Once a year, it is a good idea to have your diamond cleaned and have the security of the setting checked.

Links to other information pages


Care of Gold Jewellery
Care of Gemstones
Care of Pearls
Care of Platinum Jewellery
Care of Silver Jewellery
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