How To Clean Diamond And Color Stone Jewelry
Who does not get attracted by the jewelry? Especially the diamond jewelry looks elegant on everybody. Stone jewelry of different precious or semi-precious stones is also very popular among individuals.
The jewelry gets dirty by the natural oils of our body when we wear them. Other than this, the moisture, corrosive agents or other air borne agents discolor the polish and shine of the jewelry. It is very much important to clean the jewelry from time to time so that they last longer.
The stone jewelry and the diamond jewelry must be cleaned by following certain instructions otherwise there are chances that certain cleaning agents might cause harm to the jewelry and your jewelry may get spilt and lose its original shine and beauty
Cleaning the diamond jewelry
Before you start cleaning, check out whether the jewelry setting is tight and secured. If any of the stones in a jewelry piece is loose then there is a chance that while cleaning or rubbing it may get lost or damaged. Before using a cleaning agent on the jewelry use a clean piece of cloth to clean the dust particles on the piece of jewelry.
Never use a cloth which is dusty as the dust may cause a scratch on the stone. It is better to use a jewelry cloth for cleaning. In case you don’t have this use soft cotton flannel cloth but make sure that these cloths are shaken well before use to remove any dust particles. When diamond jewelry is used continuously or even when it is kept unused for some time, they look cloudy and the natural shine is lost and these jewelry pieces look very unattractive.
Ammonia solutions can bring back the natural shine of the diamond but in case the precious stones are set in any metal, the ammonia solution will remove the color of the metal. So be careful and do not use ammonia solution to clean diamonds when these diamonds are embedded in any metal.
Take a warm solution of water and put some detergent in it. Then put the diamond jewelry in this solution for 4-5 minutes. Use a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush to rub the diamond stone. Then rinse the diamond in warm water so that no detergent remains on it. Dry the stone with a cloth.
Cleaning the opal jewelry
To clean your opal jewelry which has lost its shine to very less extent, you can use warm water and detergent. Then use a soft brush to clean the stone. Rinse it with clean water and rub with a cloth to make it dry. Opal stones are very porous, soft and fragile. So such jewelry should not be rubbed hard.
If you feel that the amount of dirt deposited is much more and your opal jewelry has lost the original shine then it is better to take your jewelry piece to an opal specialist so that your jewelry can be cleaned by professionals. Before cleaning a pearl jewelry check out if the pearls are set tightly otherwise you may lose any of these precious pieces.
Make a warm solution with detergent and preferably use the baby soap to make the solution. If any strong soap is used then it might damage the pearls. Dip the pearls in the solution for one minute and then rinse them with clean water. Use a cloth preferably jewelry cloth or soft cotton cloth to make the pearls dry.
How to clean the jewelry in a right way
Other gemstones can also be cleaned using the warm soap solution and dipping the stones in the solution for few minutes. Use a soft toothbrush or jewelry brush to clean the dirt from the gemstones. Do not soak the porous gemstones in the soap solution. Use a soft soap for making the solution. For the porous gemstones wet a jewelry cloth or a soft cotton cloth and then clean the stones.
Always rinse these stones very nicely so that no trace of soap remains on them. There is an ultrasonic cleaner which is used for cleaning the stone jewelries. This cleaner uses sound waves and these sound waves are bombarded on a piece of jewelry and the jewelry is dipped into a hot cleaning solution. It is one of the best ways to clean the stone jewelry and the jewelry gets back their original shine but not all gemstones should be cleaned by using this ultrasonic cleaner.
If you are not very confident in cleaning the precious stone jewelries at home then the best option is to take the jewelry pieces to the jewelers for cleaning. Jewelers know the specific methods to clean each type of jewelry. A good jeweler will take care of individual stones in your jewelry piece and will take ownership for any kind of loss.
Take some time and put some effort to find a reputable and trustworthy jeweler who will never swap the precious stones with the fake ones. A reputed jeweler will always check the stones before taking it for cleaning and also before delivering it to you after cleaning. So, for better results and in order to give original shine to your jewelry you can opt for these jewelers also.
There are certain points to remember while cleaning the jewelries at home. Never use a rough cloth for cleaning your jewelries as it can cause a scratch mark on your jewelry. Use soft lint free cloths for cleaning the jewelry. Avoid materials like ammonia, turpentine, bleach or acetone to clean your diamond and stone jewelry as these chemicals will damage your jewelry.
When you are scrubbing the jewelry, use gentle circular motion for that. Do not use toothpaste to clean your diamond jewelry. Clean your jewelry once in a month. Take your precious diamond jewelries to the jewelers for cleaning once in a year. Remember that the stone and diamond jewelry is very expensive so it is very essential to take its proper care. Follow the above steps and give back original shine to your precious jewelry.
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