Whether it be engagement rings, necklace, or bracelet, diamond jewelry requires care in order for the stones to retain their dazzle and structure as time goes on. However, most people neglect the fact that regular inspections are just as important. Beyond being a dazzling ornament, a diamond is an investment. The right care and inspection can defend your jewelry’s worth and prolong its lifespan. Here at Rare Carat, we recognize why constant care and inspection is needed for your diamond jewelry. We’re explaining why and how often it needs to be given inspection.
Importance of Inspections For A Diamond Jewelry
While diamonds endure an immense amount of durability, they are not unbreakable. A number of factors ranging from daily impact, harsh chemicals, and more can result in a diamond getting loose in its mounting or the setting getting weakened. Regular inspections can fix such simple problems such that they do not cascade into complex problems later.
Rare Carat offers an extensive collection of quality diamonds that can withstand the test of time. Regardless, inspections will always remain paramount to maintaining the charm and durability of any piece.
How Often Should You Have Your Diamond Jewelry Inspected?
In most cases, diamond jewelry inspection is recommended every six months. This is because most people wear their diamond jewelry like rings every day. Even if the diamond appears perfect, the prongs that secure the stone can deteriorate over time, and the mounting can become looser over time.
1. Every Six Months
The most common suggestion given is that a semi-annual inspection is the best strategy. During this check-up, a professional jeweler will:
Ensure the prongs securing the diamond are tight.
Check the setting for any form of damage.
Look for cracks, chips, or loose settings in the diamond’s surface.
Remove any dirt and polish the diamond to restore its shiny appearance.
For clients who bought from Rare Carat, this inspection allows you to address potential issues with the diamond or setting before they become major. Following a routine inspection schedule ensures your jewelry lasts, which is crucial for engagement rings and family heirlooms that are cherished emotionally.
2. Yearly Checkups for Frequently Used Jewelry
For certain high-use jewelry pieces such as diamond-studded rings, it is prudent to have them checked at least once every year. Damage isn’t uncommon on a ring used as an engagement ring since it is worn on a hand that engages in a lot of physical activity such as hand driving, hand typing, and hand lifting. Such activities are likely to cause either the prong or the setting to become loose.
It is our policy at Rare Carat that engagement rings are brought in for yearly checkups. This is to ensure that everything functions perfectly and that the diamond is protected as well as avoiding the need for expensive repairs later on.
Such as all business at Rare Carat, we provide expert inspection services to ensure that your diamondas well as other jewelry are in safe conditions after any activities which causes wearing to the jewelry’s surfaces. As you may know, exposure to dirt and such elements, make our jewelry loose over time.
Common procedures undertaken during a diamond jewelry inspection:
During your visit at Rare Carat, you can expect a thorough inspection with detailed check-up.
- Setting and Prong Check
Ensure the diamond holding prongs or claws have neither worn nor loosened. This is critical since most loose diamonds are as a result of this.
- Chips and Cracks Examination
Any internal or external damage to the diamond will include some internal damage as well as chips and cracks. I am sure most of us don’t want to notice such imperfections on things we find valuable.
- Check the Metal’s Integrity
Check the setting’s band for any signs of bending with wear and over time of its corrosion. As much as the diamond is important, the metal integrity and also strength is of more If not equal importance to it.
- Cleaning and Polishing
Ensure pieces of jewelry undergo cleaning and polishing as this is most important for restoring tarnishes, and creates extra shine as well. Such actions may uncover imperfections that previously went unnoticed.
- Re-tightening
If section(s) of your jewelry has/have become loosened with time, the jeweler will make sure to retighten the prong or setting so that the diamond does not fall out.
The Role of Rare Carat in Diamond Care
At Rare Carat, we do not only offer exceptional diamonds but also provide expert advice, as well as a selection of services related to the maintenance and care for your jewelry. The team at Rare Carat makes sure every piece of diamond jewelry is made with utmost craftsmanship, but regular checks are equally important to ensure this standard is maintained.
Rare Carat maintains a set schedule that allows for the inspection and deep cleaning of their jewelry, which when followed, allows for long-term repairs. For optimal wear, checks are recommended on a biannual basis, with intervals set for ongoing assessments post-evaluation. During the ultimate check-up, timestamps are documented on custom trackers so that the user can be notified well in advance before additional services are required. As such, allowing the customer to keep their valuables as secure as they were on the day of purchase.
Conclusion: the Beauty and Integrity of Your Jewelry
In case you wish to keep your diamond jewelry dazzling and beautiful, regular inspections are a must. Ensuring that your diamond jewelry is checked every 6 months, or optimally at least once every year, will save you from many problems and enhance the longevity of your cherished pieces. Place your trust on Rare Carat jewelry undertakers to receive the attention and care that your jewelry deserves. Enjoy the pleasing feeling of looking at the diamond jewelry for years to come with regular inspections.
With proper care and scheduled check-ups, your diamonds will continue to shine for many more years.
