Scratched diamond

[VuittonGal]

Hi everyone!

I''m convinced that I scratched my princess cut diamond''s table. I (stupidly) used the goofy brush that comes with the liquid cleaner on the top of my diamond. I''m convinced it doesn''t sparkle like the day I got it

and I''m freaking out. I try to get it in a good light to see if I scratched it with that horrid brush. I know that the general person would never notice, but I do and it''s my ring!!!

Is there anything that can be done to fix this? I feel like I''ve now completely defeated the purpose of getting a diamond with excellent polish

What should I do?

 

[jaz464]

Did you examine it with a loupe? I would get it cleaned really good and look at it with a loupe to determine if it is really scratched. Then you can go from there.

 

[pebbles]

I would definitely take it to a local jeweler for a good cleaning because I thought I did something like that also and it just turned out to be a film from the cleaning solution on the top of the table. I''ve noticed some of the jewelry cleaners don''t get my diamonds very clean - they almost look worse than before I put them in the jar.

 

[VuittonGal]

Thanks for calming me! I''ll ask our jeweler to clean it and take a look!

 

[denverappraiser]

It is possible to scratch a diamond, but not with that brush. It takes another diamond. Even then it takes a bit of effort or distinctly bad luck. My guess is that your cleaner isn''t working very well. Try windex or a similar product and pay careful attention to the back of the stone. If you''re still concerned, take to a jewelry store and have them clean it with their steam cleaner.

Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ISA NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver

 

[appletini]

Clean it with equal parts water and ammonia and rinse with water and a toothbrush, it will sparkle like crazy.

 

[angel_nieves]

I use 2 parts ammonia and one part water. If you get the ammonia to strong can it hurt the stone or setting?

 

[Lorelei]

VG, I doubt it is scratched! Use ammonia and hot water, 1 pt ammonia to 2 pts water, give it a good soak, clean gently and rinse well. If this doesn''t help take it to a jeweller and get a professional clean, I am sure it is fine, diamonds are very hard to scratch. I know the panic you feel, but I bet it is fine. If you have any canned air dry it with this too before polishing, it helps prevent water marks.

 

[Kaleigh]

VG,
Neil is right that brush couldn''t have scratched your diamond. I would take it to a jewelers and have it steamed. Let us know what you find out. The others have given you great recipes for cleaning solutions that work great too.

 

[VuittonGal]

You guys rock

Thanks for the cleaning tips!

 

[VuittonGal]

Thanks for the cleaning tips! If I use one part ammonia and two parts water will that harm the platinum?

 

[SeaOats]

Date: 11/9/2005 8:49:07 AM
Author: VuittonGal
Thanks for the cleaning tips! If I use one part ammonia and two parts water will that harm the platinum?

Since it seems half of PS uses that combination, I would say NO

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And no, it really won''t.