E.S. Design

Diamonds are worth a lot of money. Proper care and maintenance of your precious sparkler must be exercised at all times. Is it easy to take care of a diamond? Does it cost a lot to maintain a gemstone at its tip-top condition?

Contrary to what people may think, caring for a diamond is easy. You only need two things namely, a soft toothbrush and ammonia. That is all there is to it! Whether your stone is a colorless one or a fancy colored one, the same cleaning elements are utilized for cleaning.

All you need to do is to prepare a glass of hot water (not boiling). Add some liquid soap to make a soapy solution. Add a touch of ammonia into the glass of hot soapy water. Soak your diamond jewelry in the solution for one to two minutes. This allows the dirt to be loosened. Use the soft toothbrush to gently scrub the diamond. Ensure that you clean the base of the diamond because most of the debris and dirt build up in that area. Take extra care in scrubbing and pulling as you don’t want to damage those prongs. The recommended frequency for cleaning your sparklers is on a weekly basis. It will keep your gemstone looking brand new. Since diamonds do not erode or wear down, regular cleaning results in a stone that exudes optimum brilliance and fire.

In addition to this weekly cleaning regimen, you may also benefit from having the stone professionally cleaned by jewelry stores. The advantage of jewelry stores is the fact that they carry equipment such as powerful steam cleaners as well as ultrasonic machines that provide the ultimate cleaning experience your precious sparkler could ever have. Having a jeweler inspect your diamond is also an added advantage.

Diamond care is not a daunting task. It is simply a matter of discipline. Keep those diamonds looking brand new with weekly cleaning as well as periodic visits to the jeweler.