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Jewelry Care
How do I clean my jewelry at home?
Diamond and Precious Gemstone Jewelry-Clean regularly using either commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip jewelry into the solution and use a soft bristle brush, like a toothbrush, to dislodge dirt from under the setting.How should I care and clean my platinum jewelry?
Platinum jewelry should be cleaned the same way you clean other fine jewelry. Use a good prepackaged jewelry cleaner or have it professionally cleaned by your local jeweler. As with all precious jewelry, handle with care, not allowing pieces to touch or scratch each other.
Repair
Do diamonds really break? I thought they were so hard.
Diamonds are one of the hardest substances known to man. To protect your diamonds from damage or chipping, remember these simple tips:- - Don’t jumble your diamond jewelry together or against other pieces to keep diamonds from scratching each other or other jewelry.
- - Keep your diamond jewelry in a fabric-lined jewel case or in a box with compartments or dividers.
- - Don’t wear your diamonds when doing rough work. Diamonds can be chipped by a hard blow.
- - Don’t let your diamond jewelry come in contact with chlorine bleach or other chemicals as they can pit or discolor the mounting.
- - Clean your diamond jewelry using either commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip jewelry into the solution and use a soft brush, like a toothbrush, to dislodge dirt from under the setting.
- - See your jeweler at least twice a year to have your diamond jewelry professionally cleaned and checked for loose prongs on your diamond, damage or wear.
