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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-02-14, Page 27THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1990. PAGE 27. vpR YOUR WEDDifraPt ■ 4 Diamonds are forever if you treat them with care The diamond is the hardest known natural substance, but dura­ bility doesn’t mean indestructibil­ ity. Your diamond ring, like any treasured possession, requires a certain amount of care to guarantee its safety and bring out its natural beauty to the fullest. Don’t wear your engagement ring when doing rough work, advises the Diamond Information Centre. Even though the stone is durable, it can be chipped by a hard blow. Don’t let the ring come in contact with chlorine bleach, which can pit and discolour the mounting. If you remove your ring to wash dishes, keep it in a safe place, not by the edge of the sink. More than one woman has known the heart­ break of having her engagement ring slide down the drain with the suds. Have a jeweller check your ring at least once a year for loose prongs and wear of mountings. If you are storing your diamond, use a slotted, fabric-lined ring box or a jewellery case with individual compartments. Diamonds should not be jumped up with other precious pieces - they can scratch other jewellery and even other diamonds. A clean diamond glows when the light-striking it is dispersed by the prism-like cuts. When the stone becomes smudged or soiled with lotions, powders or even natural skin oils, its brilliance is reduced. Easy cleaning procedures suggest­ ed by the Diamond Information Centre include: •The detergent bath: Use a mild liquid detergent to make a small bowl of warm suds. While the diamond is soaking, brush it with a soft-bristle toothbrush. Rinse it under warm running water - after you’ve stopped the drain with the sink plug, of course. Pat the ring dry with a soft lint-free cloth. •The cold-water soak: Mix equal parts of cold water and household ammonia in a cup. Soak the ring for 30 minutes before lifting it out and tapping it gently with a toothbrush Special Gift With your photography booking, you’ll receive 15% off our entire select- ionof wedding invitations & accessories plus Moonlighting Studio will include an 11 x 14 wall portrait (a $42.00 value) sabsolutely free. around the back of the mounting. Swish the diamond in the solution again, then allow it to dry on tissue paper. •The quick-dip method: There are a number of commercial liquid jewellery cleaners available for quick cleanups. Be sure to read the label and follow the instructions carefully. Order invitations early A bride and bridegroom can make any number of elaborate plans for the big day, but unless they allow enough lead time for their invitations, they may have a smaller wedding than anticipated. John Dileo, manager of the printing firm Wedding Invitation Centre, says too many couples leave the ordering and sending of invitations to the last minute. The order should be placed at least one month before the invitations are to be mailed, he says. Some couples don’t give the printer enough lead time, which can be a big problem - especially during the busy spring and sum­ mer months. Carole Stevens a consultant with the Wedding Council of Ontario, says a good rule is to mail invitations to out-of-town guests at least seven weeks before the wedding, with a five-week lead time for local guests. Extend this guideline by an extra week if the wedding is in July or August. “Because so many people are away on vacation during these months, they might not see the invitation for several weeks,” she says. Stevens agrees with Dileo that many people send the invitations Continued on page 28 V > i z \)I/ J •J vJ 7 > Wedding Flowers For Your I From • Fresh & artificial bouquets for the bride and her attendants • Arrangements for the church, reception, hall & home. • Corsages, boutonnieres, floral favours & pew decorations ynxX • Rentals of vases, candelabras & baskets , CALL 523-4820 TODAY FOR A CONSULTATION!