Diamond is an extremely hard, costly, highly refractive crystalline form of carbon that is usually colorless and is used as a gemstone and in abrasives, cutting tools and used in jewelry. Diamond jewelry is the most costly part of jewelry. Diamonds are made when carbon-bearing materials are prolonged to intense pressure and temperatures under the earth's continental crust, where temperature is around 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit. Most diamonds are of the traditional, clear type and diamonds of every color are found naturally. Diamonds are mined in over 25 countries around the world. Europe and New York are known as the centre of diamond wholesaling.

Diamond jewelry is very beautiful and charming. Because of its expensive costs, one often want to keep maintain its finishing and charm for a long time. Diamonds are durable, but they still require proper maintenance like other jewelries to be its best. This can be done easily by following some tips given below. These tips can be used for every type of diamond jewelry be it necklace, rings or bracelets.

At first you have to know that diamonds become dirty and dull under the influence of skin oils, perfumes, lotions, dirt, and dust because diamonds have power to resist the Water, but not to wax or grease, so these elements make a layer on the diamonds which reduces its brilliance.

At home, you can use a soft-bristled brush or a cloth with plain or soapy water or mild household chemicals to clean your diamond jewelry. Steaming or ultrasonic cleaners can used to clean your diamond jewelry too.

You have to store your diamonds in a separate pouch or in box because its extreme hardness can scratch your other softer jewelry items.

Chlorine can damage your diamond jewelry so keep it away from chlorine bleaches.
You should avoid touching your clean diamonds with your fingers and its fine if you make habit to handle clean jewelry by its edges.

If you want to prevent your diamond, it is better if you remove your diamond jewelry especially rings while doing rough work like swimming or gardening.

If you wear your diamonds regularly then you have to clean it periodically using alcohol or even vodka. You can also use a toothbrush to remove dirt from it.