A diamond will definitely be the oldest thing you will own as they are approximately three billion years old with a name originating from the Greek adjective adamas which is used to describe the hardest substance known.
Diamonds today are varied and affordable and The Diamond Store is able to offer pieces of diamond jewellery to satisfy all tastes and budgets. You will often hear the 4Cs mentioned when purchasing diamonds and this can be simply explained by cut which is the dimensions and shape: clarity which is imperfections/inclusions: carat the weight/size and colour which is the whiteness/brightness of the stones.
The diamond cluster pendants on sale at The Diamond Store have claw or prong mounts. Because the prongs holding the diamonds are tiny more of the diamond is visible and this in turn allows the maximum amount of light to refract through the stone making it sparkle. Any jewellery will attract dirt and grease from the wearer’s body, but fortunately diamonds in claw settings are the easiest to clean. This can be done by soaking your cluster pendant in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Use a soft brush if necessary making sure that the bristles are not too stiff and will to scratch the gold setting. When you are happy that all the dirt has been removed rinse it thoroughly in warm water and pat dry with a lint free cloth. And remember to store each piece of gemstone jewellery separately otherwise the harder stones like diamonds will scratch the softer ones. Almost every gemstone is much harder than the metal it is set in and can scratch the finish on your gold, silver or platinum if you toss it in a heap in your jewellery box.
