Diamonds may be the hardest substance known to man, but they can still be damaged or dulled. Christopher’s offers free prong and stone inspection and free ultra-sonic cleaning on all diamond purchases. In between your visits, Christopher’s Fine Jewelry offers these tips:

• Don’t jumble your jewelry around together or with other pieces, because diamonds can scratch other jewelry and each other.
• Keep your diamond jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry case or in a box with compartments or dividers.
• Don’t wear your diamonds when doing rough work. Even though a diamond is durable, it can be chipped by a hard blow.
• Clean your diamonds regularly using either commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix or ammonia and water, or mild detergent. Dip the jewelry into the solution, and use a soft brush to dislodge dust or dirt from under the setting.
• Don’t let your gold or silver jewelry come into contact with chlorine bleach or other chemicals, because they can pit or discolor the mounting.