Though diamonds are the hardest naturally-occurring substance on Earth, they need proper care. Diamonds - wedding rings and other diamond jewelry - should be kept individually in soft cloth pouches so that the stones remain unharmed from hitting each other and chipping. Some ring settings also offer better safety: six-prong setting, four-prong setting and bezel settings (low-profile channel).
Regular Cleaning
Diamonds are well-liked for their brilliance, but dust, oil from your skin and other tainted substances can lessen the stone's glow. To protect your diamond wedding ring, engagement ring and earrings, follow the tips below and remember to treat the stone as gently as possible if it is in a metal setting, as gold and other material can scrape the stone.
Clean your diamonds every now and again in soap water. Let the gem dry in air and then polish with a soft fabric.
If the diamond has accumulated dust, then brush the diamond with a worn, soft-bristle toothbrush from time to time, to remove dirt from between the crevices and keep its sparkle unaffected.
For more resistant stains, employ a soft brush with a weak solution of ammonia (one-fifth) and water (four-fifth). The smudges, we hope, will disappear.
Professional Maintenance
Specialized Jewelers also clean diamonds and other gems with a small fee for you. They utilize steam or ultrasound. However, ultrasound can exacerbate internal fissures or flaws of a diamond, so make sure the diamond's existing clarity remains unaffected.
Also when purchasing the diamond wedding ring, remember to ask your jeweler to guarantee that the diamonds in their settings are secure and fit to prevent the gemstones from falling out. The purpose of any diamond ring setting is to hold the diamonds firmly in the mounting and at the same time allow light to enter the diamonds for maximum brilliance.
