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Secret Tips to Keep your Diamond Ring Sparkling

"The sparks will fly - and your diamond will shine - when you follow these steps"

A prized possession like fine jewelry always compliments the final outfit when getting ready. Diamonds add a glamorous yet effortlessly sophisticated touch to any look you're wearing. They're a valuable asset to have and so its important to ensure its always kept in the best possible condition, lucky for you, we've put together a few tips and tricks to keep your rock glittering away!

We split the secrets into 2 sections: Precautions Tips and Cleaning Tricks.

Precaution Tips

  • Avoid chemical cosmetics such as perfumes, lotions or sprays. The chemicals cause discoloration and dullness in diamonds to prevent from sparkling.
  • Keep diamonds separate from metals, to avoid scratches on the diamonds.
  • Avoid Chlorine, take off your jewelry when going for a swim to ensure no discoloration of diamonds occurs.
  • Visit a professional jeweler once a year to ensure the precious metals and stones are in good shape.

Cleaning Tricks

  • Softly polish your diamonds with a toothbrush and soap, then wash thoroughly with clean water and gently wipe with a soft cloth. Be careful not to drop it in the sinkhole!
  • Soak jewelry in Vodka or Gin for several hours. The ethanol content is a natural solvent that dissolves dirt molecules attached to the diamond.
  • Soak jewelry in Baking Soda + Water mixture for few minutes and gently scrub. Rinse through warm water and dry gently.
  • If Necessary; ultrasonic cleaners can be used to remove encrusted dirt on diamonds. The low frequency sound waves though a solution removed accumulated dirt and grime. Warning: this process can also shake loose stones from their mountings.

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