Can Diamonds Handle Harsh Chemicals?

[smartroh]

Do diamonds get affected by any acidic or alkaline liquids the one which is present in the toilet cleaners and the nail paint removers...

 

[LowlyPion]

Do diamonds get affected by any acidic or alkaline liquids the one which is present in the toilet cleaners and the nail paint removers...

http://www.unclaimeddiamonds.com/education_care.cfm
http://www.londongold.com/df-care.html

 

[Monique]

Well this is interesting, first link: "Therefore try to keep diamonds away from lotion, perspiration and other corrosive household cleaners such as ammonia or bleach cleaners", second link: "Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent". I guess pure ammonia is not good, but a dilute solution is fine? My jeweler also recommended a soapy solution of dishwashing detergent and ammonia (1:6) in warm water.

 

[LowlyPion]

Well this is interesting, first link: "Therefore try to keep diamonds away from lotion, perspiration and other corrosive household cleaners such as ammonia or bleach cleaners", second link: "Clean your diamonds regularly using a commercial jewelry cleaner, a mix of ammonia and water, or a mild detergent". I guess pure ammonia is not good, but a dilute solution is fine? My jeweler also recommended a soapy solution of dishwashing detergent and ammonia (1:6) in warm water.

Yes I noticed that. I was struck too by the idea that there may be cracks and scratches in ones diamonds.

Hopefully the tiaras broaches don't require much maintenance.

I don't wear those while cleaning the toilet, so I guess it's a non-issue.