Diamonds don’t possess a shelf life. If you kept your diamond for decades, it’d still possess the same sparkle and brilliance as the day you purchased it.
As most individuals are considering a diamond ring, they oftentimes forget the right diamond care begins from the mounting’s design and choice.
Depending upon the stone’s shape, various kinds of prongs are required to correctly protect and secure its stone from outside damage. For instance, the top of a diamond of a pear shape will require a v-prong to keep its sharp tip from becoming chipped.
Aside from the diamond, its setting will also require regular maintenance because of wear and tear. Depending upon the kind of material utilized for the setting, the nature of the maintenance job may differ from one to the other.
For instance, yellow gold and platinum rings may be buffed or re-polished to take off scratches to restore the luster. Conversely, white gold jewelry will require periodic rhodium plating to restore the jewelry’s shiny, white appearance.
What to do if the Damage is Already There?
Depending upon the severity of the damage, you may wish to consider re-cutting or re-polishing the diamond. It’s not recommended to be too concerned with cosmetic damages when Caring for Your Diamond Jewelry in New Jersey such as fine scratches unless they produce a visible luster loss. But, in instances in which the diamond is chipped, it’ll make sense to immediately correct the damage to prevent further damage.
By Caring for Your Diamond Jewelry at home, as well as visiting the jeweler at least one time per year, you should have the ability to keep the diamond jewelry in dazzling conditions and pre-diagnose all possible issues before they get out of hand.
For more information on Caring for Your Diamond Jewelry, contact Lincroft Village Jewelers today at their website.
