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| Frequently Asked Questions on Jewelry |
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Care of Diamonds
The 4 C's of Diamonds
Birthstones
Anniversary Gifts
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Below are some common questions concerning jewerly - care, wearing, storage, type of, and more!
Care of Diamonds
To be sure your diamonds always sparkle, it is important to clean them periodically. Here are some recommended methods. Professional Cleaning This is the best option. It’s also important to have your jewelry checked occasionally to make sure prongs haven’t bent or weakened. Mild Liquid Detergent Soak your jewelry in a small bowl of warm, sudsy water made with any mild liquid detergent. Gently brush the diamond jewelry 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 jewelry 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. Jewelry Cleaners Use any brand name liquid jewelry cleaner and follow the instruction given on the label. 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 drink ;-).
The 4 C's of Diamonds
Cut - The cut of a diamond determines its brilliance. Too shallow and light is lost out the bottom causing the diamond to lose brilliance (ie shine or sparkle). Too deep and light escapes out the sides causing the diamond to appear dark and dull. Carat - The weight of a diamond is measured in carats. Since larger diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond value tends to rise exponentially with carat weight. Color - Acting as a prism, a diamond can divide light into a spectrum of colors and reflect this light as colorful flashes called fire. Just as when looking through colored glass, color in a diamond will act as a filter, and will diminish the spectrum of color emitted. The less color in a diamond, the more colorful the fire, and the better the color grade. Clarity - Diamonds that are absolutely clear are the most sought-after and therefore the most expensive. But many diamonds have inclusions — scratches, trace minerals or other tiny characteristics that can detract from the pure beauty of the diamond. Clarity is graded based on the number, location, size, and type of the inclusions found in a diamond.
Birthstones
January - Garnet or Rose Quartz February - Amethyst or Onyx March - Aquamarine or Bloodstone April - Diamond or Rock Crystal (Quartz) May - Emerald or Chrysoprase June - Alexandrite or Moonstone or Pearl July - Ruby or Carnelion August - Peridot or Sardonyx September - Sapphire or Lapis October - Opal or Tourmaline November - Topaz or Citrine December - Tanzanite, Blue Zircon or Turquoise
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