| Whether you have purchased your own diamond | | | | warm to hot water with ammonia or glass |
| earring or they were a gift or perhaps even past | | | | cleaner. This works very well to remove residues |
| down as a family heirloom, the only way to keep | | | | that are built up on the diamond. Some experts |
| them looking their best is by knowing how to | | | | disagree about using a tooth brush to thoroughly |
| care for them properly. In order to take care of | | | | clean the underneath of the diamond. Many feel |
| them properly you are also going to need to | | | | that this will make the setting weaker. |
| know how to clean them. Your earrings need to | | | | Having your diamonds inspected regularly is also a |
| be cleaned often to keep them clear and looking | | | | good idea. Take your earrings to a respected |
| good. So let's take a look at how to keep them in | | | | jeweler for the inspection. They will check to |
| perfect condition. | | | | make sure that the diamond is in good condition |
| First, when you are going to wear your earrings | | | | and that the prongs used to hold the diamond are |
| make sure that they are the last item you put | | | | also in good condition. During your inspection your |
| on. This is important because you do not want | | | | jeweler can tell you whether any of the flaws |
| them to become dull. This can happen from | | | | (almost every diamond has them) in the diamond |
| several factors. For example if you put your | | | | are worsening or may need to be addressed. |
| diamonds in before you have finished your hair, | | | | They can also make sure that the prongs are still |
| the products you use such hair spray and mousse | | | | holding the diamond securely. It is recommended |
| can coat your earrings and over a few days they | | | | that you do this routine check up at least once a |
| will no longer sparkle like a clean pair of earrings | | | | year. |
| can. This is often true with perfumes and lotions | | | | Diamond are beautiful gem stones and taking care |
| so put your earrings on last so they stay clean | | | | of them will keep them sparkling. You do need to |
| longer. | | | | clean them regularly and have them inspect at |
| Another thing that can dull the shine of your | | | | least once a year. This inspection is also a great |
| diamond is by touching the diamond itself. The oil | | | | way to prove their worth if you ever need to |
| from your hands can adhere to the diamond | | | | make a claim on your insurance policy. One other |
| which can dull its appearance quickly. So when you | | | | note that when you are storing your earrings |
| are handling your diamond earrings try to keep | | | | make sure that they are in a box or |
| your hands on the stud. Another thing to consider | | | | compartment in a jewelry box designed |
| is when you do need to clean your earrings is | | | | specifically for earrings. The soft sidings of these |
| how to do this. Many suggest you should use | | | | boxes will help protect your diamond earrings. |