Cleaning Diamond Jewelry

Infact there is many ways of cleaning diamond jewelry, here are some methods :

Diamonds are the hardest substance known, but that doesn't mean we can bring them back to life with any old cleanser. Coatings and other materials used to enhance diamonds can sometimes be removed by harsh chemicals or vigorous scrubbing, so take care when it's time to make your diamond ring sparkle

The Three Step Professional Jewelry Cleaning Process:

The first step is polishing. Here the jewelry is buffed and polished on a high speed wheel. All the little scratches and abrasions are removed and the surface of your jewelry is restored to its original, smooth and shiny self.

Next, the jewelry is immersed and soaked in an ultra-sonic jewelry cleaner. Together with the cleaning solution, the ultra-sonic vibrates at a high rate, further dislodging all the tiny particles adhering to the metal and the gemstones.

Note: Not all gemstones can withstand the chemical cleaning solution and the vibrations of an ultra-sonic. Diamonds, rubies, and sapphires are fine. Opals should never be put in an ultra-sonic. If you’re unsure about a particular gemstone, check with your jeweler.

The last step is steam cleaning in which the jewelry is held under a powerful jet of steam. This gets rid of any last remnant of unwanted clinging grime.

Source : Calla Gold Jewelry 

Diamond is also magnets for dirt and grime.

Whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary or just looking for some “bling”, you’ll want to keep that diamond jewelry sparkling for years to come. It’s easy to clean with a few simple steps you can do right at home.

You Will Need:

Window/glass cleaner with ammonia such as Windex

Mild detergent such as Ivory

Small dish

Warm water

Small strainer

Soft bristled brush (a baby’s toothbrush works well)

Rubber gloves

Lint free cloth

The Cleaning Process: 

Close the drain of the sink or insert a strainer into the drain. The last thing you want is to see your precious jewelry slipping down the drain.

Fill the sink with hot of water (as hot as you can stand). Rubber gloves will protect your hands from the heat. Add a small amount of mild detergent and mix.

Place the ring in the sink or a small dish filled with this detergent-water solution and allow it to soak for about 10 minutes. After the ring has soaked in the water, move it to another dish filled with window cleaner. You will want to cover the ring entirely with the cleaner. Allow the ring to soak for an additional 10 minutes. Using the soft brush, gently brush away dirt and build-up from the ring. 

Be careful not to scratch the metal setting with the bristles and pay careful attention to the back of the diamond as this is a prime area for build-up that reduces the sparkle of the diamond.

Return the diamond to the detergent and water solution and swish around to remove any loose dirt. Rinse thoroughly under hot running water. Remember to keep the drain plugged or use the strainer at all times. Allow the jewelry to air dry or dry with a lint-free cloth.

Check the prongs for any movement and ensure all dirt has been removed.

Additional Tips and Advice

Toothpicks can be used very carefully to dislodge dirt between the prongs and the diamond.

Keep diamonds away from bleach as it damages the metal and can weaken the setting.

If you have heavy build-up on your diamond, you may want to use a dental Water Pik to aid in removal.

If your diamond has a crack or “inclusion”, a sudden temperature change from placing it in the hot water could cause the stone to break. To avoid this, warm your diamond first in warm water.

Comments

TRACY SAYS:

FEBRUARY 20, 2009 AT 1:56 PM

I use toothpaste to clean my diamond. I just put a little on a small toothbrush, and gently scrub it all over, and under. Then, I rinse it under water and wipe it off. This always makes it sparkle, and only takes a couple of minutes.

BARBIE SAYS:

FEBRUARY 20, 2009 AT 7:44 PM

I tried cleaning my 1K marquise diamond and loosened the setting so now I always take it to my jeweler once a month due to the fact I never ever take it off except to be cleaned. My insurance company suggested doing it that way!

MARCIA SAYS:

FEBRUARY 27, 2009 AT 3:38 PM

NEVER clean your jewelry with toothpaste! As a jeweler, I can tell you this is the absolute worst!!!! Please, please, please NEVER do this.

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