7 Tips And Tricks To Take Care Of Your Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery

Lab-grown diamonds have become the sparkling centrepieces of modern jewellery collections, offering the same dazzling beauty as their mined counterparts but with a more sustainable edge. However, like any precious gem, your lab-grown diamonds require proper care to maintain their brilliance and keep them looking their best for years to come. From gentle cleaning methods to safe storage, these simple tips will help you let your diamonds shine. Learn more about these tips from Achal Gupta, Designer & Founder of Craftier.

Lab-grown diamonds have enjoyed tremendous popularity due to their ethical sourcing, eco-friendliness, and identical physical and chemical properties to natural diamonds. Like natural ones, these gems are equally hard and brilliant, though they do need some care to retain their sparkle and longevity. Be it a lab-grown diamond engagement ring, earrings, or necklace, here's your one-stop solution on how to care for lab-grown diamonds.

1. Understand the Nature of Lab-Grown Diamonds

It has to be understood that lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds before knowing how to take care of them. They score 10 on the Mohs hardness scale just like mined diamonds, and they resist scratches. But unfortunately, the jewellery settings are usually made from gold, platinum, or other metals, which are susceptible to wear, tarnish, or damage. Thus, care should be given to both the diamond and the setting itself.

2. Daily Care and Handling

• Avoid Frequent Contact With The Stone: The skin's natural oils can dull the diamond's brilliance. Try to handle your jewellery by the band or chain rather than directly over the stone.
• Apply Products Prior to Wearing The Jewellery: Lotions, perfumes, hairsprays, and makeup can leave residues on the diamond's surface that can cloud it over time.
• Remove During Certain Activities: While working in the house, gardening, swimming, exercising, and handling chemicals are some examples of when it is best to remove your jewellery. Even though diamonds are tough, the settings can become loose over time with continuous pressure.

3. Regular Cleaning Methods

Gentle At-Home Cleaning

Lab-grown diamond jewellery can be cleaned at home every few weeks using the following procedure:

• Add a few drops of mild dish soap in the warm water.
• Soak the jewelry for 15-20 minutes.
• Use a soft toothbrush to delicately scrub around the diamond and the setting.
• Thoroughly rinse with lukewarm water.
• Dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

4. Storage Tips

• Keep Away from Each Other: Diamonds are, in fact, the hardest natural substance, but they can scratch other jewellery. Store them in soft-lined pouches or separate compartments in your jewellery box.
• Protect Jewellery from Extreme Temperatures: Store the jewellery in a cool, dry environment to avoid tarnishing or damaging the metals.

5. Annual Professional Maintenance

Once a year, bring your lab-grown diamond jewellery to an experienced jeweller. They perform detailed checks for any of the following reasons:

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• Loose or worn prongs, or other settings in the piece.
• Clean the jewellery to get the best brilliance.
• Polish the metal parts of your jewellery for integrity in structure.

6. Insurance and Certification

• To All Jewel-Owners: Just like natural diamonds, lab-created jewels can be valuable. Insurance will furnish the financial safety required in case of loss, theft, or even damage.
• Save Your Certificates: Lab-grown diamonds come with certificates from IGI or GIA for grading purposes. Protect the certificate; it might come in handy for resale or insurance claims.

7. Travel Considerations

• Take your lab-grown diamond jewellery in a travel case padded well.
• Avoid storing them in checked luggage—keep them in your carry-on.
• Expensive or sentimental pieces should be left at home when traveling to an unknown place.

Final Thoughts

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Lab-grown diamonds are the marvels. They are beautiful, ethical, and durable. If cared for and maintained properly, jewellery can keep its sparkling beauty alive for generations. Using a combination of regular cleaning, safe storage, and professional maintenance will ensure that the lab-grown diamonds remain as bright as the day you purchased them.

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