Diamond Rings: A Few Don’ts
So much has been said about the diamond – that it is hard, that nothing will destroy it – after all it is millions of years old and it could well go on for billions more! However tough you might imagine diamonds to be, just remember that you can damage them. So here’s a quick list of how to keep your diamonds great with a few ‘don’ts’.
Diamond Rings: Don’t Forget To Set Them Securely
That’s the first commandment when it comes to diamonds in diamond rings. The metal has to be hard enough to keep the diamonds in place and the choice of setting has to be one that is best suited for the size and shape of diamond. If you are not careful about this, your diamond could fall off at any point of time and that would be an expensive loss. Not to mention a sentimental one if it happens to be your diamond engagement ring. The thing is, most diamonds are on engagement rings which are worn continuously so the setting needs to be very secure indeed to make sure it stays safe.
Diamond Rings: Don’t Forget To Take Them Off
Yes, that’s right – don’t wear your diamonds when you are doing heavy work. Indestructible a diamond may be, but that does not mean that it will not crack. If it is subjected to a heavy blow, it could just crack if there are fractures or cleavages inside it – these might be invisible to the naked eye but they could be the weak spots that take a beating when force is applied. So when you are doing heavy work, the best thing to do would be to keep them off.
Diamond Rings: Not With Other Diamonds
Remember that diamonds can scratch each other so don’t put your diamonds into the same jewellery box. They could just rub against each other and you could end up with scratches on them. Wrap them up and keep them separately so they do not touch each other.
Diamond Rings: Don’t Let The Grease And Grime Accumulate
Diamonds can lose their lustre if they are not cleaned periodically. Cleaning entails two aspects – regular cleaning at home and professional cleaning occasionally. If you allow oil and dirt to accumulate under or around your diamond, it will get dim and dull. This is why it helps to soak it in a gentle detergent whenever it shows the least sign of any dirt and wash it. Soaking dislodges the dirt which you can then rinse out with water. A professional cleaning maybe once a year is a good idea because the jeweller can not only clean it well but also check on the setting to make sure it is secure.
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