How to Clean Diamond Jewelry

Clean Your Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds look great when you put them on for the first time! I can't be the only one that has been mesmerized by a diamond ring at a traffic light, moving my hand around in just the right way to catch all the sunlight beaming through my car window. Well especially in the case of engagement rings, everyday wear turns these once blingy eye-catchers into dull lifeless rocks.

Yuck. It's really quite simple though to keep your expensive heirloom clean and in tip-top shape. Diamonds are durable, so they can be scrubbed and buffed with a little less caution than other gemstones. Here's how:

What You'll Need:

• Club Soda
• Mild Dish Detergent (avoid bleach & other harsh additives)
• Soft Bristled Toothbrush
• Soft cloth/old cotton tee shirt/microfiber cloth

What to Do:

Add a few drops of mild dish detergent to some club soda in a plastic cup or bowl. Mix it around to create a soapy solution. The bubbles in the club soda will act as a gentle loosening agent to help get all that built-up grime freed up from behind your diamonds. Let the jewelry soak for 20 minutes. Remove the jewelry and take a soft-bristled toothbrush to the back of the stones to scrub off any dirt and grime. Be careful to not scratch the setting. Let the jewelry soak one last time for a good 15-20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft cloth.

Jewelry Cleaning Disclaimer: All fine jewelry is different and therefore should be handled differently. This guide will walk you through some at-home ways to clean different types of jewelry. However, if your jewelry is very valuable, very old, or you just aren't sure if it fits within any of the criteria mentioned in this article, seek the advice of a professional on the exact cleaning techniques you should use. The best action you can take in cleaning your jewelry is prevention! Don't wear your jewelry while gardening, washing dishes, putting on lotion, or doing anything that might involve dirt, grime, and chemicals.