Jewel & Jewel

Diamonds are indeed the most inspiring of all precious stones, taking care of them however, will ensure that their sparkling brilliance will continue to impress. A few tips on caring for your diamonds are shared below.

Cleaning to ensure a brilliant sparkle

Dust and small particle build-up on the surface of the stones may cause a dull appearance. To return the shine take a warm bowl of water and soak the diamonds for an hour or two. Use a small and soft bristle brush to remove the dirt and grime. You can add a mild detergent to the water to help break up fatty deposits. Be sure to rinse the stones well by making use of a tiny-hole strainer to contain the stones while rinsing them. Don’t rub the stones to dry them, rather pat them dry with a soft lint-free cloth.

Extreme cleaning

If the diamonds are extremely dull, you may need to use a solution of half ammoniac and half water. Soak the stones for 20 minutes and then remove them from the solution. Use a soft bristled brush to remove dirt and grime. Rinse and pat dry in the same way as described previously.

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Popular Bollywood star, Bipasha Basu, has been named the new brand ambassador for Gitanjali’s fine jewelry brand Gili in India.

The Gili diamond jewelry chain was recently acquired by diamond and jewelry company manufacturer and retailer Gitanjali Group. Earlier this month, Gitanjali Gems signed up with Bollywood starlet Katrina Kaif to serve as its brand ambassador for the Nakshatra fine jewelry brand.

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Prices for rough diamonds obtained from the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) have gone up a cumulative average of 16 percent over the course of 2008, the DTC announced.

The DTC announced its average cumulative increase for the 2008 sights at the request of sightholders. This figure includes all increases since January 2008 and includes any increase implemented at the August sight scheduled to take place this week.

DTC spokesperson Lynette Gould said specific price increases for August were “nothing of any note,” and that the 16 percent cumulative increase is mainly a reflection of the price hikes implemented at the July sight.

Prices there went up an average of 5 percent across the board, and as much as 15 percent for larger goods.

In the release issued , the DTC states that, not surprisingly, the goods more strongly affected by the increases over the course of this year have been larger, higher-quality goods; boxes of rough that will yield the “highly sought after” polished stones of above SI clarity and over 1-carat in size.

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