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Simple cleaning methods to make your diamonds sparkling forever
Nature
invests millions of years of heat and pressure to create the magical sparkle
and fire of a diamond. It will only take you a few minutes each week to
keep it looking that way.
Cleaning
Diamonds
There are four easy ways to clean a diamond to unleash
its brilliant dance of light and colour.
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The
Detergent Bath |
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Prepare
a small bowl of warm, sudsy water with any of the mild liquid detergents
used at home. After a few minutes of soaking (or one hour if the
stone is dull and dirty), simply brush the ring and stones gently
with a soft toothbrush. Rinse it in clear, warm water and pat dry
with a soft, lint-free cloth
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The
Cold Water Soak |
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Soak the ring in a half-and-half solution of cold water and household
ammonia for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around the front
and back of the mounting with a small, soft toothbrush. Swish the
ring in the solution a second time, rinse and drain on tissue paper.
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The Quick Dip Method |
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Use
any of the brand name liquid jewellery cleaners and follow the instructions
given on the label.
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The
Ultrasonic Cleaner |
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There are many ultrasonic machines in the
market that will clean diamond jewellery. These machines use water,
detergent and a high-frequency turbulence to create a cleaning action.
Each machine is different, so it is very important to follow the
specific directions designed for each ultrasonic cleaner.
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