Often a symbol of emotional and financial investment, there are a lot of sentiments attached to the natural diamond jewellery you own. Hence, to keep it shining forever, the diamond must be valued, and its signature sparkle should be taken care of. According to experts, the oil deposited from the use of body lotions and other cosmetics can cause grit to collect and affect the brilliance of gemstones. They need proper care and cleaning to retain their natural sparkle.
No matter where your precious jewellery stands on the clarity chart, we’ve got the best tips and how-to’s on cleaning diamond jewellery and keep the sparkle going.
The simplest way to keep your jewellery squeaky clean is to soak them in a gentle and mild de-greasing solution, such as diluted dish soap water, once or twice a week. Put the jewellery in the mixture and bring it to boil. Continue for 3-4 minutes.
Use a soft-bristled, clean/new toothbrush, reserved only for jewellery cleaning, to remove any remaining grit.
To renew the shine, do remember to clean the back of the diamond, which attracts the oil and grime.
Store-bought non-abrasive jewellery cleaners are a good alternative to brushing. It is important to note that the natural diamond should be handled gently, and the fragile settings should not be vigorously scrubbed.
Dry with a soft lint-free cloth or tissue once you have rinsed the natural diamonds thoroughly with water.
Cover the jewellery with tissues on both sides and dry the excess water using a hair dryer.
Cleaning Diamonds and Gemstones At Home Tips
Some of the agents that should never be used when cleaning diamonds are chlorine bleach or abrasives such as household cleaners or toothpaste. These corrosives agents contain chemicals that can severely erode the metals used to alloy gold for diamond settings.
Avoid cleaning the jewellery near the sink and if you have to, make sure you cover the sink drain and have a sieve so that the jewellery doesn’t slip and go down the drain. Also, you can use a rubber sink mat to prevent the natural diamonds from breaking or chipping if dropped accidentally.
Do not try to clean emeralds at home as it will remove the oils that the emerald have been treated with and cause damage to the gemstone.
Professional Cleaning from time to time
It’s vital to have your diamond jewellery professionally cleaned from time-to-time. A professional jeweler has the skill and tools to deep clean your diamond jewellery in a way you simply cannot do at home. On top of that, a professional can spot structural problems like loose prongs, then fix them before they cause permanent damage or falling off of the diamond or gemstone.
Jewellery that you wear everyday should be professionally cleaned at least twice a year, while less frequently worn diamond jewellery should be cleaned once a year.
At Ismail Jewellery, our staff does a magnificent job of jewellery cleaning. Not just the “dip in the tank” process that most jewelers offer, but a thorough, professional polishing, conducted by the same experts who create fine jewellery in our shop.
Anytime you visit our location you can take advantage of our jewellery cleaning services and all of the equipment that we use to properly refinish your jewellery. These trained jewelers understand the nature of delicate materials and gemstones and how to avoid damaging precious items while working on them.
