Diamonds are said to be a girl’s best friend. Yet  even these expensive stones have tendency of getting dirty.  After some time , you will  notice  that your diamond ring, earrings or pendants have lost their original luster. If set in some other precious metal, they may have crud packed in the setting.  Stones with complex designs  naturally attract dirt and this will result in the diamond turning yellowish with time. Restoring a diamond’s shine and color is essential for you to be able to show off the stone. Ultrasonic cleaning can help with this.

 First thing  to do is let an expert evaluate your diamond . They are more knowledgeable if it is safe to put it through an ultrasonic cleaning session. Diamonds that are fracture-filled and intricate in terms of design and setting could get damaged in an ultrasonic cleaner. The cleaner uses high frequency waves and a cavitation process to excite the dirt out of small crevices. That is why it is important to evaluate it first  .

Ultrasonic cleaners made  for delicate jewelry is easily available online these days. These are gentler than what is used generally and are great  for home use. They can safely be used on diamonds of all shapes and sizes. Moreover, they double up to clean gold and other precious metal jewelry too.  How it works is that the diamonds are  placed in the cleaner once the solution has been degassed. High frequency sound waves generate  bubbles that clinch into areas where the human hand cannot reach. This is what dislodges the dirt and grime that has accumulated .

 After that  , take the diamonds out  and gently wipe them down with a lint-free clean cloth. You will be amazed at the lustrous shine ofyour diamond.  This same process at the jewelry store can be quite expensive and therefore investing in a small ultrasonic cleaner for home use would be advisable.  It may comfort you if you will do it personally  .

Not all diamonds are suitable for ultrasonic cleaning.  Other types  come with a few flaws in the way they are cut. If you are not careful , ultrasonic cleaning could worsen these flaws. The vibrations could also lead to setting of the stone to broaden or loosen up. Putting too many diamonds together in the unit could result in friction  and so  damaging their surfaces. This will work negatively on its total look.

You should take extra care of your diamonds  . If they are carbon based, they naturally attract dirt. After cleaning  them in an ultrasonic cleaner, try not to wear  them as everyday jewelry. Remove  them if they are likely  to come into contact with a rough  surface. Examples would be when having a bath or washing dishes. Take them off everyday and wipe them down with a lint free cloth. Keep them separated from other jewelry to avoid scratches. This way you will preserve  the luster  of your diamonds for longer.