How To Clean Your Diamond Ring ?

Do you know hand lotions, hair styling products can leave a film on your diamond? Those materials can accumulate into a thick layer of gunk on the back of the stone if you wait too long between cleanings. It will keep it from shinning and sparkling.

Diamonds are the hardest stone, but coatings and other materials used to enhance them can sometimes be removed by harsh cleansers and vigorous scrubbing, making it even more important to clean the gems with care.

1. Soak your diamond ring in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water.

2. Use a soft brush to remove dirt. Must be soft because if uses brush with bristles that are stiff enough to scratch the ring's metal setting.

3. Swish the ring around in the solution, then rinse it thoroughly in warm water. Do remember to close the drain or put the ring in a strainer to keep from losing it!

4. Dry the ring with a lint-free cloth.

Ring with Gemstones

The method you use to clean any piece of jewelry must protect its weakest element. If your setting includes other gems, use a cleaning method that is suitable for the less durable stones.

Household Chemicals

Do not use harsh chemicals to clean your jewelry. Remove your rings or wear gloves to protect your jewelry from chemical that contain chlorine, because it can damage metals. Avoid dripping bleaches and hair dyes on your fine jewelry.

How To Clean Pearls

Most of us wear pearl today are cultured pearls, their existence initiated by humans who insert a bead or other object into an oyster or clam. The clam coats the foreigner with nacre, the patina that gives pearls their unique appearance.
The depth of the nacre coating depends on the type of creature involved, the water it lives in, and how long the intruder is left in place before it is removed. As nacre thickness increases, so does the quality and durability of the pearl.

Caring for Your Pearls

Even cultured pearls with thicker coatings are more fragile than most other gemstones, so you must handle them carefully to keep them in the best condition.

1. Put on your pearl jewelry after you've applied your makeup and perfume.

2. Remember to take off your pearl rings before you apply hand and body creams.

3. Wipe your pearls with a soft, lint-free cloth as soon as you take them off. The cloth can be dampened with water or it can be dry. If damp, allow the pearls to air dry before putting them away.

4. Dirty pearls can be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution.

5. Never clean your pearls with solutions that contain ammonia or harsh detergents.

6. Don't put pearl jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner.

7. Don't use abrasive cleaners or rub pearls with abrasive cloth. Both can wear away the nacre coating, leaving you with a plain looking bead.

Storing Pearls

If possible do not store your pearls with other jewelry, because they can be scratched easily when metal or gemstones rub against them. Put them in special slot in your jewelry box, or keep them in a soft bag made from chamois or another non-abrasive material.