Equally, make sure when buying diamonds that the settings are secure and the gemstones will be held firmly in place At Marlows Certified Diamonds, we offer you decades of experience, solid expertise and total security when buying precious stones online or over the phone. Buy one of our ready-made pieces, or create your own unique item of jewellery. The brilliance of the diamond is in its shine but dust, oil from your skin and other substances can reduce the stone’s glow.

Use soapy water from time to time and let it air-dry polish it using a soft fabric. If stains are more stubborn, use a weak ammonia solution diluted with four-fifths water and brush the diamond applying a soft brush.Of course, with something so valuable and significant, you want to keep it looking its best. And they should not be considered the sole preserve of the rich and famous!

In recent years particularly, and with the advent of the Internet, these jewels have come within just about anyone’s price range. If the diamond has gathered dust, brush it with a worn, soft-bristle toothbrush occasionally, to remove dirt from between the crevices and retain the sparkle. Our stocks offer every conceivable combination of colour, cut, clarity and Knitted Interlining carat weight, since our gems come from around the world.

As a symbol of the strength and enduring nature of a relationship, diamonds are still a hugely popular choice for engagement and wedding rings.We can offer advice over the phone or online about buying an engagement ring, and after-sales care.You can also get professional help with steam or ultrasound cleaning. If you can, visit our comfortable showrooms in the heart of Birmingham’s jewellery quarter