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by Julie Lee of Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC.
Diamond jewelry is very popular. Some pieces, such as diamond engagement and
wedding rings, are often worn 24 hours a day. Even though you may wear your
diamond jewelry around the clock, you should give thought to its care.
Diamonds are durable, but they still require proper maintenance. Diamonds
can get smudged, soiled and dusty. Lotions, powders, soaps, even natural
skin oils, put a film on diamonds and cut down their brilliance. Clean
diamonds "glow" because the maximum amount of light can enter the stone and
return in a fiery brilliance. It takes just a little care to keep them that
way.
- Do not wear diamond jewelry, especially rings, when doing rough work.
Even though diamond is one of the hardest materials in nature, it can
still be chipped by a sharp, sudden blow.
- Chlorine can damage and discolor the mounting on your diamond jewelry.
Keep your diamond away from chlorine bleach or other household chemicals.
You should also remove your diamond jewelry before entering a chlorinated
pool or hot tub.
- Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a
mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent. Dip the jewelry into the
solution and use a soft brush to dislodge dust or dirt from under the
setting.
- Avoid touching your clean diamonds with your fingers. Handle clean
jewelry by its edges.
Julie Lee is a web designer and founder of
Julie's Jewelry Design, LLC. Julie's Jewels is a
Texas based retail jewelry company specializing in high quality, affordable
jewelry pieces created to be treasured for a lifetime.
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