The
sparkle of the diamond doubles when you clean it professionally. Why not try
out few cleaning tips at home so that the lustre remains the same every time
you use it? Read on to understand few tips on taking care of your diamond
jewelleries at home. However, it is advisable to professionally inspect the
jewellery once a year.
Handle it with care
The
twinkling of the diamond gets disturbed at the touch of an oily or dirty human
finger. Clean your hands before touching the jewellery each time, to look it at
its best always. Never touch it with
unclean hands or keep it on a dirty surface.
Never keep
diamonds near any of the bleaching substance or harmful chemicals. It may
damage the metal.
Cleaning tip for diamond jewellery
You can
clean your diamond accessories easily at home twice or thrice a month. Take a
container and fill it one cup of hot water and half a cup of ammonia water.
Dip the
jewellery in the solution and keep it overnight in a closed container. It is
better to dip the jewellery in warm water at first and then dip it in the
solution. Avoid directly dipping it into hot water.
Use a
soft bristled brush, say an unused baby toothbrush, and clean it with utmost
care, to make sure there is no left over dirt in it. Clean the back side of the
diamond as well using the soft brush.
Wipe off
the diamond jewellery with a clean and soft cloth after washing it. Make sure
the cloth is lint-free. You can also allow it to air dry.
Do not
use any harmful chemicals, like chlorine, to wash the diamonds as it may get
dissolved.
You can
also go for a jewellery washing kit, but please read the instructions clearly
to make sure it is fit for washing diamond jewellery.
Next
time when you gift your dear ones a diamond accessory, make sure you share a few
tips to take care of the precious gift at home itself. You can be sure that the
sparkle of the gift will never go down by a single point.
Furthermore,
regular cleaning will make it more charming and attractive. However, you should
consult a diamond specialist if you are doubtful about handling it at home. It
can be done without any spend most times.
