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Enhanced diamond, like all diamonds, are legendary for their hardness
and durability, resistant to general wear and tear, and not subject
to change over time. Therefore, they require no special attention
in daily use, until and unless they’re subjected to temperatures
above 450?C (900?F). Generally, the only time this happens is at the
jeweler’s bench, usually during the resizing of the ring.
When it comes time to offer advice on how your customer should
care for his or her new diamond, here are some important points
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Settings –
A colored diamonds can be set in most ways. It can be channel-set,
prong-set, invisible-set, bezel-set, flush-set or used in pave, but
it cannot be wax-set because that process involves high temperatures. |
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Cleaning - Color enhanced
diamonds can be cleaned in an ultrasonic and they’re just as
resistant to boiling acids as regular white diamonds. To clean a colored
diamond at home, use a soft toothbrush and soapy water. |
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Exposure to Temperatures Over 450?C
(900?F) – If you’re resizing your colored
diamond ring, the diamond should be treated just like an emerald.
The stone needs to be protected from direct exposure to
high temperatures. An experienced jeweler will cover
the stone with a saturated mixture of boric acid and denatured alcohol,
or alternatively, use a special thick paste called Heat
Shield to protect the diamond from direct exposure to
heat. After the diamond is cooled, the Heat Shield
can be removed by placing the ring in the pickle pot - a solution
containing 16 parts of water to one part sulfuric acid or a dry chemical
compound, such as Sparex pickle compound. |
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