How to Take Care of Canary Diamonds

Care for your diamond is the same, no matter what color the stone is.

If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then canary diamonds are for the woman whose friends are upper-class socialites. Canary diamonds, which are yellow in color, are the rarest diamond today and are also known as "fancy" diamonds. Despite the striking color difference between a standard colorless diamond and a canary yellow one, they are made of the same composite material and can be cared for in the same way.

Things You'll Need

• Canary diamond
• Fabric-lined jewelry case
• Ammonia-based household cleaner
• Bowl
• Clean toothbrush

Instructions

1. Soak the diamond in ammonia-based household cleaner once or twice a week to remove dust, dirt and grime. Pour cleaner into a bowl, leave the diamond in it overnight; in the morning, brush the diamond gently with a clean toothbrush to remove all particles.

2. Store the diamond in a fabric-lined jewelry box when you are not wearing it to protect it from scratches and rough handling.

3. Remove the diamond when you are doing rough work or handling something sticky. Although diamonds are extremely strong, they can still be scratched, so don't risk it when it comes to rough activities.

4. Take your diamond to a professional jeweler once every year or two to have it inspected for scratches and chips.

References

• Diamondideals.com: Diamond Care: How to Take Care of Your Diamonds
• Thediamond.com: Canary Diamonds, Yellow Diamonds