^CLEANING

^{Platinum should be cleaned the same way as your other jewelry. The best option for guaranteed radiance is to have your pieces professionally cleaned by your jeweler. You can also use a good jewelry cleaner, which you can get from your jeweler.} 

^{Always handle with care, making sure pieces do not touch each other, causing scratches. Due to Platinum’s might and resilience, even if you manage to score it slightly, there will be very little metal loss. If this does happen do not be concerned, just take your piece to your jeweler to be professionally repolished.}

^CLEANING

^{Diamonds are natural grease attractors. In fact diamonds are separated from other stones and dirt by passing mined material over a grease belt- the diamonds are the only material which stick to the grease, everything else is washed away. Naturally, diamonds can become coated with grease when they are immersed in dishwater or when they come into contact with any greasy substance including lotions and natural skin oils.} 

^{A safe way to clean a diamond ring is to soak it in warm soapy water using a mild liquid detergent. If the dirt cannot be washed off try using a tooth pick, a Water Pick, or unwaxed dental floss. Brushes should be used with caution because the bristles can scratch gold mountings. If all else fails take your piece to your jeweler to be cost-effectively cleaned. Extensive and perilous cleaning procedures, such as boiling in sulphuric acid can be avoided by cleaning jewelry on a regular basis. Once a week is not too often.}  

^{Ethyl alcohol and ammonia solutions should be used with care. Ammonia is is great for cleaning diamonds and brightening metals- particularly yellow gold. Unfortunately alcohol and ammonia may damage other types of stones, so to be safe only use this solution on diamond jewelry. Never use salt water or chlorine solutions to clean rings, the chlorine can pit and dissolve gold alloys. This pitting can also arise by wearing your rings while swimming.}

^{PRECIOUS GEMS}

^{Ultrasonic cleaners – (cleaning machines which shake dirt loose with a vibrating detergent solution using high frequency sound waves) should not be used for cracked diamonds, or stones subject to internal stress i.e. Tanzanite, Opal, Emerald, organic gems (Pearl, Coral and Amber), Turquoise, Lapis, and Malachite.  Opals, Pearls, Coral, Amber, and Turquoise are heat sensitive (both to extreme and sudden changes in temperatures). Never leave them sitting in hot sunlight, near radiators or in hot cars.}

^{YOUR JEWELRY}

^{You should try not to put your jewelry through any kind of traumatic situations. Hard blows, chemicals and extreme heat can affect gems and metals in different ways. If in doubt take your pieces off while doing physical work or using any kind of cream or chemicals.}  

^{Bring your jewelry to your jeweler at least twice a year to have him check your ring and other precious pieces for loose prongs and wear of mountings.}

^{Protection from theft and damage should be prime considerations when storing your jewelry. All pieces should be wrapped separately in a soft material or placed individually in pouches. Jewelry boxes can be ideal for this but unfortunately this is the first place burglars look for when they break into a house. It is best to reserve jewelry boxes for costume pieces when they are displayed on tables or dressers.  Use your imagination to find a secure place in your house to hide jewelry pouches, bags and boxes. If a ring is seldom worn it is best to keep it in a safe deposit box.}