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