A diamond is forever. But without proper care, it won’t look nearly as beautiful.
In fact, while the diamond is the hardest substance in the world, it still
requires proper maintenance. Here are a few tips on looking after your most
important piece of jewellery:
One diamond can scratch another so don’t
jumble your jewellery together. And many rings also have other stones which will
easily become damaged if scratched by a diamond. So protect your ring; store it
in its own box when not being worn.
Exposure during ordinary wear to
perspiration and many household chemicals, like chlorine or hairspray, will dull
the surface of a diamond.
Remember that even the hardest points can chip
if you wear your diamond during physical activity or hard work such as
gardening, DIY or sports. Store your ring in a safe place when working. Don’t
drop it in your pocket where it can get lost. Here’s a tip. If you have to do
something and don’t have a safe place, slip it around your neck with a firmly
knotted cord.
Settings can become loose. Visit a professional jeweler
regularly to have the mountings and settings checked.
Clean those stones
regularly to keep their sparkle. It’s best to use a professional who can also
check to make sure prongs haven't bent or weakened. In between, soak in warm,
sudsy water using any mild liquid detergent, and gently brush with a soft
toothbrush. Rinse well (make sure the plug is in the basin) and dry with a soft,
lint-free cloth. Or put your ring in a glass of vodka. It really cleans it
beautifully!
If your ring is particularly valuable, you may want to
insure it separately. In any case, many insurance companies ask you to itemize
the jewellery being covered though they may place a limit on that coverage.
Check with your agent to be certain that the full value of your ring will be
returned should something happen.
