It is finally time to welcome Diwali, the festival of lights and illumination. Since it’s pre-Diwali time, Diwali cleaning is inevitable but it is necessary to take care of your diamond jewellery while Diwali Cleaning. Diamonds, though hard enough, can still be scratched by other objects or harmed by chemicals. Understanding how to protect your diamonds, especially when cleaning, and maintain their lustre can save the big price you’d have to pay for your little carelessness.

To make your diamonds lustrous like the Diwali lights and to keep your diamonds shining for the heirlooms to come, B.A. Shah & Sons Jewellers presents to you some ‘do’ s and ‘don’t’ s to take care of your diamond jewellery while Diwali Cleaning :

DO
1. Clean the Diamond Gently: Gently clean your jewellery with a soft cloth or with prescribed methods and solutions to remove any oil or dust caught on the stones or between the metal detailing. Don’t be too harsh on set diamonds. Use only soft brushes since hard brushes can wear off the top layer of metals and reduce the shine of the diamonds.

2. Store Properly: Store your diamond rings separate from the metal ones since they can scratch or chip off your diamond easily. Jewellery can be maintained better if stored in sponge or padded boxes with separate sections. It is recommended to wrap your jewellery in soft tissues before storing them since that will absorb all excess moisture and oils and prevent discolouration.



3. Seek Professional Advice: Whenever in doubt, seek professional advice rather than experimenting. Excessive oil can cause the prangs to loosen and you could lose some diamonds if this isn’t checked regularly. It is necessary to make sure the mount is intact. Follow the jeweller’s tips and feel free to visit wherever necessary.



DON’T
1. Keep the Diamond Exposed to Dust & Chemicals: Any contact with dust or chemicals poses a high risk to the life of your diamonds While working with chemicals or attempting some repair work that involves exposure to dust, remove your diamond jewellery to prevent loss of lustre or discolouration.

2. Wear when Cleaning with Bleach & Using Soap: It is recommended to take off your diamond jewellery before using bleach since the chlorine is said to negatively affect diamonds and metals. Also, it is not advisable to wash hands with soap or have a bath while still wearing diamond jewellery as soap forms a film on the rock that does not come off by mere wash white bleach. This could discolour and reduce the lustre of your diamonds.

3. Touch the Diamonds: If you love the way your diamond shines, it is wise to avoid touching the diamond since the oil and dirt from your fingers can pass onto the diamond and eventually make it look dull. Jewellery should be kept away from moisture and heat.

With proper care, you can preserve your diamonds and keep them safe while you’re busy in Diwali Cleaning. You can visit our website to check out our products - www.bashah.com - or for more details.