What about the care of a diamond ring, for example? Most diamonds retain a shine or brilliance over long periods of time, if cared for properly. But remember it won't matter how big the diamond is or how beautiful the clarity is if you do not clean your diamond on a regular basis. With daily wear, smudges, dirt or grease can dim the beauty of your diamond jewelry. Even when the dirt is at the bottom of the diamond ring, the clarity and brilliance of the stone is dimmed. It can be difficult to clean the diamond ring because of the type of setting, which can trap grease, grime, and dirt. The dirt can be trapped under the setting or it can stick on the surface of the diamond, making it difficult to remove.
You can take it to your jeweler for a professional cleaning or invest in your own ultrasonic cleaner. If you do have an ultrasonic cleaner, use it on a regular basis to clean your ring. Occasionally, some jewelers may supply the diamond buyer with an ammonia based cleaning kit. Make sure after the diamond is purchased that the jeweler that the ring is cleaned professionally. Diamonds are usually cleaned first before its color is graded.
One more tip: be sure to have the jeweler check your diamond setting on a regular basis. Stones can get lose in time with daily wear and the setting may need some tightening or actual repair to keep the stone intact. This also applies to other pieces of diamond jewelry that may not be worn that often. It's better to be safe than sorry!