How to maintain

1. 1.The Purity and Color of Gold!

Pure gold is too soft for making rings and other ornaments, especially for setting precious gemstones. Other metals such as silver and copper are usually added to form K gold, to increase its strength or hardness and make it more practical. The purity of K gold is expressed as a percentage (%) of gold content or in karats (K). 18K gold consists of 75% gold + 25% alloy. The color of 18K gold often varies depending on the composition of the 25% alloy. Common K gold colors include white, yellow, and rose. Rose gold's color is formed by a higher content of red copper, which unfortunately makes it prone to oxidation and discoloration. Consumers generally cannot determine the purity of K gold by appearance alone and must rely on trustworthy jewelry brands.

1. 2.The Negative Effects of Wearing Rings While Doing Chores!

It is recommended to remove your jewelry and store it in a jewelry box when doing chores. Diamond jewelry is a delicate craft, and collisions and friction during chores can damage the metal itself! Slight friction can cause the metal to lose its luster, while severe friction can wear down the plating, exposing the original color of the K gold. Impacts can dent and deform the metal, and even damage the diamond!

Non-neutral detergents and bleach can cause oxidation on the surface of K gold jewelry, leading to spots or blackening. Re-plating is required to restore its aesthetic appeal.

1. 3.Why Rings Catch on Clothes and How to Prevent It?

Gemstones are set and secured onto a K gold base by K gold. The most common setting method is prong setting, where the thickness of the prongs varies according to the size of the gemstone. Regardless of thickness, the prongs are close to the surface of the gemstone to securely hold it. The reason a K gold setting might catch on clothes or silk stockings is because the threads slip into the gap between the prongs and the gemstone. Therefore, always remember the principle of "not wearing rings or pendants when dressing or undressing" to ensure your precious clothes and rings coexist harmoniously without damage!

1. 4.Can Boiling Water Deform a Ring?

The temperature of boiling water will not deform a K gold ring, but collision between a K gold ring and other objects might cause it to deform. Also, a sudden exposure to high temperatures can cause existing cracks in a gemstone to expand due to rapid thermal expansion.

1. 5.How to Retrieve a Ring That Fell Down a Sink Drain?

Immediately stop any water from flowing. Do not attempt to retrieve it yourself with plungers or other tools. Call a plumber to disassemble the pipe and retrieve it. Once retrieved, you can take it to a professional jeweler for cleaning and inspection.

1. 6.Why K Gold Jewelry Loses its Luster Over Time!

All materials have a certain hardness. For example, gold and silver have a Mohs hardness of 2.5-3, K gold has a Mohs hardness of about 3-4, rhodium metal has a Mohs hardness of 6, glass has a Mohs hardness of 5-6, diamonds have a Mohs hardness of 10, and sand has a hardness of about 6-7.
Any substance harder than K gold will cause wear on the surface of K gold if it collides or rubs against it.
Furthermore, because K gold contains gold (18K gold has 75% gold, while 10K gold has 41.6% gold), its natural color is pale yellow. It relies on a thin layer of rhodium metal plating on its surface to give it a platinum-like luster. However, because the plating layer is very thin, it will wear off with prolonged wear and lose its luster. The solution is to remove the old plating layer and re-plate it with a new layer of rhodium metal to restore its original brilliant platinum luster.

1. 7.7 Tips to Keep Your Diamond Jewelry Sparkling!

1.Incorrect Wearing Order: We often overlook the order in which we wear jewelry. You should choose and put on appropriate jewelry after you have dressed and applied makeup. When taking off jewelry, the order should be reversed. This is the correct way, not only to prevent perfumes, hairsprays, and other cosmetics from adhering to your jewelry, but also to prevent the prongs of set diamonds from snagging your valuable clothes or stockings.
 
2.Loss of Luster Due to Grease Adhesion: Diamonds are oleophilic, meaning they attract oils. Body oils, lotions, hairsprays, perfumes, etc., can easily adhere to the diamond's surface, obstructing light entry and refraction. This causes the diamond's sparkle to dim over time. Having your diamond jewelry professionally cleaned by a jeweler at appropriate intervals can restore its original brilliance.

3.Invisible Chemical Damage: Avoid contact between K gold diamond jewelry and chemicals. Chlorine in bleach can corrode K gold, causing oxidation and blackening. Therefore, remember not to let your diamond jewelry come into contact with bleach or hydrochloric acid and other cleaning products. You should also avoid wearing jewelry when swimming or soaking in hot springs.

4.Avoid Impact: If you accidentally strike your precious jewelry against a hard object, you should immediately check if the diamond is damaged, loose, or dislodged due to the impact. Delicate metal settings can sometimes deform from impact, causing diamonds to fall out. It is best to take it to a professional jeweler as soon as possible for a careful magnified inspection and prompt repair of any damage.

5.Remove Jewelry at Appropriate Times: Because K metal is prone to oxidation and corrosion when exposed to non-neutral cleaning products, and improper external forces can also cause deformation and damage to diamond jewelry, it's best to remove and store it in a portable jewelry pouch when exercising, doing chores, or driving. When washing hands outside and it's inconvenient to remove it, also avoid getting soap stuck in the ring's crevices. Besides affecting its appearance, if alkaline soap accumulates for too long, it can also oxidize the metal. Do not wear jewelry while sleeping. This not only avoids collision but also prevents K chains from snagging hair or breaking due to twisting.

6.Separate Storage: Since various gemstones and metals have different hardnesses, they can cause damage if they rub against each other. Therefore, avoid haphazardly placing various jewelry pieces in drawers or jewelry pouches. It is best to store them in separate compartments to prevent friction and collision! When storing K chains, necklaces, bracelets, or dangling earrings and pendants, avoid twisting and bending to prevent deformation.

7.Home Cleaning of Diamond Jewelry: You can prepare a soft-bristled toothbrush, neutral detergent, a basin of water, a clean dry cloth, and a hairdryer at home to clean and maintain your beloved diamond jewelry anytime. Add a small amount of neutral detergent and warm water to the basin. If there is stubborn grease, you can soak the jewelry in warm water first to soften the grease, then gently brush the diamond and the crevices of the jewelry with the soft brush. Remember to clean it in the basin to prevent the jewelry or loose gemstones from falling into the drain. After brushing, rinse thoroughly with clean water, making sure no detergent residue is left on the jewelry. Finally, place the diamond jewelry on a clean dry cloth, blow dry with a hairdryer, and let it cool for 1 minute. Your diamond jewelry will then regain its beautiful sparkle.