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10 Amazing Facts About Diamonds

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Since centuries, diamonds have been the most precious gemstone that every human being desires. Though a diamond is said to be a girl’s best friend but men too are fond of diamond. While women wear it as a pride, a man definitely chooses a diamond ring to express his love. The reason behind the fascination for diamond is perhaps due to the process that it undergoes from being ordinary carbon to an extraordinary diamond. There are a number of amazing facts that you must know about diamonds before you call yourself a true diamond lover. The word diamond is derived from the Greek word “adamas” which means one which cannot be destroyed. Diamond is said to be the hardest natural substance as nothing can scratch a diamond except another diamond. Cupid, the god of love in Roman mythology is represented as a boy with an arrow in his hand and is believed to have diamonds in the tip of the arrow, perhaps the true association of love with diamonds. Diamonds were first mined in India,...

Diamond Jewellery Care Tips

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Be it your diamond engagement ring or the gorgeous diamond necklace you got as your first anniversary gift, diamond in every form, every jewellery, is precious and glamorous. And something as beautiful as your diamond jewellery demands your undivided attention and utmost care. Here are some quick tips to clean and care for your diamond jewellery: You should avoid using harsh household cleaners like bleach or toothpaste to clean your diamonds. Chlorinated water and other chemicals can damage the gold used for diamond settings. One of the easiest ways to clean your diamond jewellery is to soak it in a bowl with four parts of warm water and one part household ammonia for ten minutes. You can use a very soft (unused) make-up brush to clean the jewellery gently and leave it to drain on some tissue paper. Instead of using tissue papers and cloth that might leave fibres, you can use a hair dryer on a low setting from an appropriate distance to air dry the cleaned jewellery. When you are on a...