How to Clean and Care for Your Clarity Enhanced Diamond

Clarity enhanced diamonds are quickly becoming popular. Many people want a large diamond ring with great clarity, but cannot afford the true cost of one. Instead, they opt for a more affordable route, which is the clarity enhanced diamond. Thanks to technological advances, couples can now purchase a beautiful looking diamond at a substantially lower price. Although many people are wary of this type of diamond, there really is no difference in the wear of a clarity-enhanced diamond versus a non-clarity-enhanced diamond. You may hear rumors that clarity will diminish over time, especially if you treat your diamond a certain way. The truth is that this is not the truth.

Like regular diamonds, clarity enhanced diamonds require routine care and cleaning. No extra time or effort is required to clean your enhanced diamond. In fact, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has declared these diamonds to be stable under normal wear and tear. Since these diamonds can be treated like any other diamond, the best way to clean a clarity enhanced diamond is to use a mild soap and water. In fact, you can use any type of jewelry cleaner, as long as it’s not ammonia-based. You can also use pearl cleaners, ultrasonic cleaning, and steam cleaning as a means of cleaning your diamond. There are certain factors that can interfere with the enhancement process, such as ammonia-based cleaners or if the ring is heated to 1500 degrees or higher. Ammonia-based cleaners can discolor or dissolve fracture fillings and should be avoided at all costs.

Jewelers may not be aware that your diamond is set, so you’ll want to make sure you let them know ahead of time. This will ensure that they don’t do anything that would interfere with upgrading the ring, including using a jeweler’s torch. If they need to use the torch, they will know how to use certain techniques that will protect the diamond from overheating.

There are other ways to clean your diamond, such as using toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush (one of the most recommended cleaning processes by our customers). However, be sure to use a non-invasive toothbrush. As an afterthought, any type of cleaner you use on your jewelry should not be abrasive because it can scratch the metal bands or settings, as well as the diamonds themselves. Others have also recommended using vodka as a cleaning agent, which is completely safe for stone.