| We've heard that diamonds are forever. But | | | | Although jewelers try to be careful, dirt and |
| did you know that your diamond could | | | | grime have caused diamonds to be improperly |
| disappear right before your very eyes? It's | | | | appraised. Even worse, that grime can end up |
| true! If you're not careful it could happen | | | | between the diamond and the part that holds |
| any time! | | | | it in place. Before you know it the dirt will |
| | | | have worked itself between the components on |
| If you're not careful, you could end up with | | | | your ring and your diamond will have |
| a less-than-perfect diamond in your jewelry, | | | | disappeared. |
| or worse yet, no diamond at all! Here is why: | | | | |
| | | | Another problem from the dirt and grime build |
| Dirt, grime, grease, and even water can | | | | up is that because jewelry is often worn on |
| diminish the luster of a diamond's | | | | the most sensitive areas of skin, a little |
| brilliance. In fact, the Golden Jubilee, | | | | dirt and grime can irritate the skin and |
| largest diamond in the world, was once | | | | cause a rash or infection. |
| thought to be scrap was destined to be used | | | | |
| for non-jewelry applications. However, once | | | | It's easy to keep your diamonds clean. |
| it was cleaned, and to everyone's surprise, | | | | Jewelers use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean |
| if was found to be brilliant and beautiful at | | | | their wares and you should regularly clean |
| 545.67 carats: the largest diamond according | | | | your jewelry with the same thing. This can be |
| the Guinness World Records. It was bought by | | | | done at most fine jewelry stores. |
| a conglomerate of Thai businessmen and given | | | | |
| to the king of Thailand. | | | | Not only will cleaning it restore the gleam |
| | | | and keep you from getting a rash, it will |
| While your diamond may be able to withstand | | | | also reduce the potential for dirt and grime |
| the build-up of dirt and grime, those | | | | diminishing the value of your diamond and |
| impurities could diminish its beauty. | | | | making it disappear. |