| Diamonds are the hardest known substances on | | | | work. Even though a diamond is extremely |
| earth. With the proper care, they can last a | | | | durable, it can be chipped by a hard blow, and |
| lifetime and can even be handed down as | | | | even everyday activity can loosen a setting. |
| heirlooms to future generations without losing any | | | | Don't let your diamonds come in contact with |
| of their luster. But they can still be scratched, | | | | chlorine bleach or other chemicals because they |
| chipped or dulled if not handled correctly. | | | | can pit or discolor the mounting.If your diamond |
| A diamond can scratch another diamond, as well | | | | has been treated or altered in any way, it may |
| as other jewelry pieces, so store diamond items | | | | need special attention and care. Diamonds can be |
| separately. If you need to store diamond items | | | | colored, tinted, coated, irradiated or heated to |
| together, make sure they aren't tangled together | | | | improve their appearance. Inclusions are |
| so they won't scratch one another. Diamond | | | | sometimes removed with lasers. Ask a jeweler |
| jewelry pieces are best stored in a fabric-lined | | | | you trust to let you know if your diamond's |
| jewel case or in a box with compartments or | | | | natural appearance has been altered and to advise |
| dividers. | | | | you of any special care procedures. |
| Never wear diamond jewelry while doing heavy | | | | |