You can clean your diamond regularly to keep it looking its very best with an ammonia-based household cleaner (such as window cleaner) overnight. Remove the diamond from the cleaner in the morning and brush it with a clean, soft toothbrush to remove any leftover dirt, taking care to brush the back of the diamond where extra dirt accumulates. Repeat this process one or two times every week. This is a great way to keep your diamond jewelry always looking bea...
For most people, diamonds are more than a valuable investment -- they represent invaluable emotional connections and memories. Because of this, it’s natural to be protective of your diamonds. Is it safe to wear your gemstones in nasty weather? Rest assured that the answer is yes. Diamonds stand up well to extreme temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and even exposure to precipitation. The one exception you may wish to be aware of is the possibility of ...
Thanks to media sources as diverse as The New York Times, the blogging scene, and even Hollywood, the public is becoming increasingly aware of abuses in the diamond industry. Can you still purchase the world’s most popular marriage stone without contributing to exploitation and environmental degradation? The answer is yes. There are two highly accessible ways to purchase diamonds ethically. The first: buy only Kimberly certified diamonds. (Just ask ...
One of the blogosphere’s favorite topics in the recent years is picking out an industry that is undergoing a major transformation and claiming that Millennials quote-unquote “killed it.” Millennials killed video rental places when Netflix became popular, they killed taxis when Uber launched, and now, per Forbes magazine, millennials are killing diamonds, too. Here at Heart in Diamond, we embrace the positive evolution affecting our industry. It’...
Many old wives jewelry cleaning methods include abrasive cleaners like toothpaste or baking soda, suggesting that you rub them directly onto the metal. Unfortunately, this removes tiny amounts of metal each time you clean and will damage your jewelry over time. It is also important when you clean that you take extra care. Be gentle using a polishing cloth or brush (or anything else you may rub against the metal) – especially if your jewelry has a more...
