Diamonds as you may know are the hardest material on Earth. However care should be taken when storing your diamonds. Consider storing them separately and away from your other jewelry items to avoid getting scratched. Cleaning your jewelry is quite easy. Use warm soapy water and allow it to air dry naturally in a warm air environment. A soft brush is helpful when cleaning your jewelry items.
Consider removing your rings or jewelry when participating in strenuous activities or sports events. For example, a challenging game of volleyball on a sandy beach is not the place to wear jewelry!
Having your jewelry cleaned by a professional at least once a year is a good idea. Jewelers have professional steam and ultra sound equipment that cleans your jewelry safely and effectively.
Home jewelry cleaning machines are another option. You can purchase these machines for around $100. If you’re hesitant about leaving your jewelry with a jewelry store, shop around for your own machine. These machines use the same or similar technology as the professionals.
Never use chemicals on jewelry. Although there are many metal cleaning solutions on the market, make sure they are designed for jewelry cleaning. Harsh acid and alkaline solutions are available for cleaning metals, but definitely NOT for jewelry. If in doubt, consult your local jeweler for advice before using ANY chemical on your jewelry items.
Have your jewelry settings checked. When you bring your rings in for an annual cleaning, have the jeweler check the settings and the same time.
Get your jewelry insured. Many folks choose to have their jewelry items covered for loss, theft or damage. Although this insurance can be costly, it might be wise to add this type of protection depending of course on the value of your jewelry items.
