Your diamond holds a lifetime of dreams. So of course you’ll want it to always radiate as brilliantly as the first day you slip it on. Fortunately, the task of caring for your diamond is quite simple. We would like to share some information on taking care of your jewellery and protection against damage. Protecting Your Diamond Even though diamonds are the hardest substance known to man, a diamond will scratch another diamond. So it is important that jewellery not be stored together since it can be scratched or tangled. Also, diamond jewellery should never be worn while doing heavy work. Points are vulnerable to chipping and even everyday activity can loosen a setting. This is why it's important to visit a professional jeweller every six months to have your diamond's mountings and settings checked. So be sure your diamonds always sparkle, it is important to clean them periodically. Here are some recommended methods. Jewellery Care & Cleaning So how do you keep your jewelry clean without risking damage? It’s easier than you think. Gold, diamonds, and gemstones can be easily cleaned with items you already have in your house: no fancy stuff required. Here is our recommended cleaning method for just about everything.

Mild Liquid Detergent
Soak your jewellery in small bowl warm, sudsy water made with any mild liquid detergent. Gently brush the diamond jewellery with a soft toothbrush while it is in the suds. Then, rinse each piece under warm running water. Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Make sure to always stopper your sink.

Household Ammonia
Place the jewellery in a small bowl containing a half-and-half solution of ammonia and cold water for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around the front and back of the mounting with a small soft brush. Swish in the solution a second time, rinse and drain on tissue paper.

Vodka on the Rocks
No one is sure how it was actually discovered, but it is safe to say that at some point someone took the idea of a "vodka on the rocks" literally and discovered an imaginative way to clean their precious diamonds. Simply let the diamond soak in a glass of vodka. Preferably one you do not intend to imbibe

Professional Cleaning
This is the best option. Ultrasonic cleaners are great for easily cleaning jewelry with lots of nooks and crannies but they can damage many gemstones and the chemicals are not recommended for pearls. Basically these machines are designed for diamonds and metal only: if you have a lot of other gems, they may not be worth the investment. It's also important to have your jewellery checked occasionally to make sure prongs haven't bent or weakened.

You also need to be careful that you do no harm when you store your jewelry. Jewelry boxes can be a bad idea if they mean that all of the pieces are piled up in heap. Remember diamonds and rubies and sapphires can easily scratch other gems and all metals. Wrap pieces individually to keep them pristine, paying special attention to softer gems like pearls, opals, and tanzanites.