Scrap diamonds, scrap pearls: most of them are, anyway!
An astonishing number of presently available diamonds and pearls are "used", or "second hand". This is especially the case with diamonds, that are just about indestructable. Pearls, of course, are more prone to damage, but basically: when you see scrap diamonds or scrap pearls show up for sale, you encounter the normal situation!
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*UNUSUAL* 14K 585 CHUNKY Gold & PEARL Ring ! NOT SCRAP |
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10 | $94.00 | 43m | |
14K W G 1CTW GORGEOUS VINTAGE DIAMOND RING NOT SCRAP |
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22 | $405.00 | 3h 39m | |
10k Onyx Diamond Mens Ring 8.4gr NOT SCRAP GOLD 10kt |
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- | $90.00 | 11h 9m | |
DIAMOND 1.5CT TANZANITE GOLD PENDANT! 14K 6.1g NO SCRAP |
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- | $359.99 | 11h 48m | |
Ruby + Diamond ring 14 kt gold wear or scrap? |
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- | $63.00 | 11h 58m | |
10Kt Yellow And White Gold Diamond Necklace Not scrap |
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6 | $20.00 | 13h 45m | |
SCRAP WEAR LARGE GENUINE DIAMOND RING |
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- | $100.00 | 14h 7m | |
10k White Gold Pearl Journey Pendant Necklace NOT SCRAP |
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- | $49.99 | 14h 42m | |
14K Gold Diamond Slide Pendant 4.9g Not Scrap $795 Val |
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$149.95 | 15h 26m | |
VINTAGE LADIES DIAMOND RING..3.5 GRAMS..NOT SCRAP..N R |
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5 | $35.01 | 16h 31m | |
SCRAP GOLD 15.1g grams 14K BIG Pearl Pin Brooch or Wear |
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$249.99 | 18h 46m | |
VINTAGE ESTATE 10K YG RUBY & DIAMOND RING NOT SCRAP |
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4 | $15.50 | 18h 56m |
Taking care of your diamond
Caring for a diamond takes more than occasional cleanings. First, you should take your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once a year. Have him check the mountings and prongs that hold your diamond in place. Have him make any needed repairs. This will prevent your diamond from falling out of its setting and becoming lost.
Diamond jewelry that is not being worn, or diamonds that are loose should be stored in a fabric lined jewel case, or in a jewelry box where it can be kept separate from other jewelry. Each piece should have its own compartment. This will keep diamonds from becoming scratched, and it will also keep your diamond from scratching other jewelry as well.
Remove your diamond jewelry when doing physical work. Diamonds can be chipped and scratched easily. Also avoid allowing your diamond to come into contact with bleach or other household cleansers – this can damage or change the color of the settings and mountings, and it may even irreversibly change the color of the diamond!
