Caring for Your Lab Grown Diamond Jewellery: A Simple Guide

Why Lab Grown Diamonds Deserve Special Care

Lab-grown diamonds are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. They share the same hardness (10 on the Mohs scale), the same refractive index, and the same fire. That means they deserve the same thoughtful care to keep them looking their absolute best for decades.

Daily Wear Tips

Your diamond jewellery is designed to be worn, but a few simple habits will keep it pristine:

• Remove rings before washing dishes, gardening, or heavy lifting
• Apply perfume, hairspray, and lotions before putting on your jewellery
• Store each piece separately to prevent scratching — diamonds can scratch other diamonds
• Take off jewellery before swimming — chlorine can damage gold settings over time

How to Clean at Home

A simple at-home cleaning every two weeks keeps your diamonds sparkling:

• Fill a small bowl with warm (not hot) water and a drop of mild dish soap
• Soak your jewellery for 20-30 minutes
• Gently scrub around the stone and setting with a soft-bristle toothbrush
• Rinse under clean running water (plug the drain first!)
• Pat dry with a lint-free cloth

Professional Maintenance

Even with regular home cleaning, we recommend professional servicing once a year. A jeweller will:

• Ultrasonic-clean the piece to remove deep-set grime
• Check prongs and settings for wear or looseness
• Re-polish the metal to remove minor surface scratches
• Inspect the diamond for any accumulated buildup underneath

Storage Best Practices

• Use a soft-lined jewellery box with individual compartments
• Keep pieces in separate pouches if you travel frequently
• Avoid tossing multiple pieces into a single pouch — they will scratch each other
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

What to Avoid

• Harsh chemicals: bleach, acetone, and abrasive cleaners can damage settings
• Ultrasonic cleaners at home: unless you know the piece has no fracture-filled stones, leave ultrasonics to professionals
• Excessive heat: sudden temperature changes can stress some settings

The Bottom Line

Lab-grown diamonds are built to last a lifetime. With a little regular care, your Maanorah jewellery will sparkle as brilliantly on its hundredth wearing as it did on its first. If you ever need help with care or maintenance, our team is always just a WhatsApp message away.', updated_at = NOW() WHERE slug ILIKE '%caring%lab-grown%';

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