Our diamonds may get spoiled or smudged as we use them on a regular basis. They can also collect dust when we are not wearing them. Our natural skin oils, soaps and lotions, can lead to grime and coatings on diamonds, which will eventually minimize their sparkle.
If you wish to retain the sparkle or brilliance of your diamonds, you must clean them nicely so that their fiery brilliance can be reflected under any lighting. It only requires minimal care and a small amount of time to retain the brilliance of the diamond.
By using a small soft brush such as a lipstick or an eyebrow brush, you can clean your jewelry using soap and water. Simply place your jewelry in a bowl of warm sudsy water mixed with mild detergent. While they are in the suds, brush the diamonds with the soft brush. After cleaning them you have to clear the suds. By making use of a small kitchen strainer such as a tea strainer you can clean them and then rinse them under warm water. For patting them dry, you can use a jewelry polish cloth or a lint free cloth.
For stronger cleansing, you can soak them for 30 minutes in a mixture containing half water and half ammonia. After they have been soaked for 30 minutes, brush the mountings using a small brush. Then put them back in the solution and swish them around in the mixture before patting them dry.
You can also use the liquid jewelry cleaners available in department stores. Most come as kits and include everything you need. By reading the label, you will know the most suitable product for cleaning your diamonds and other jewelry. Follow the precautions and read the complete directions.
If you happen to be the high-tech type, you can use the multiple ultrasonic cleansers available in the market. These machines make use of high-frequencies for creating a cleaning motion. As all the machines may not be the same, you must read the instructions before using them.
You must choose the cleaning method which would be most suitable for you. You must take care to keep your jewelry clean so that it can always be sparkling. You must also take care not to touch the clean diamonds with your fingers or handle your jewelry around its corners. In this way you can maintain the sparkle and brilliance for a longer duration.
