How to Clean Diamond Ring
Diamond rings always have been the symbol of love and commitment and this is why it is used for engagement rings. On the other side, some people like it as an accessory or a valuable investment. Whatever the reason, over time, diamond rings can become dirty and lose their sparkle as all the other things. There are so many things to clean your diamond rings but are they all correct? What is the best way how to clean diamond rings?
Cleaning Frequency for Diamond Rings
Some people are careful when it comes to their precious things but some people don’t care at all. You can be in between. So this is why the frequency can change from one person to the other one. But as we recommend to our customers clean their diamond rings whenever they see that the ring is losing its sparkle which is around once every 2 months. Besides that during the day when it comes into contact with dirt, oil, or other substances try to clean it immediately.
Best Way of Cleaning Diamond Rings
If you wanna clean a diamond ring, in general, you can do it at home with a bowl, a little bit of warm water, dish soap or normal liquid soap, a soft toothbrush, and for drying a soft cloth. Mix the soap and warm water and dip the diamond ring into this mix. Then with the help of the toothbrush, gently scrub the diamond and the band of the ring. You have to be sure to avoid scrubbing too hard, as this can damage the diamond or the setting of the ring. Rinse the diamond ring thoroughly with warm water until you get rid of all the soap. When the diamond ring is clean, use a soft cloth to dry it.
Cleaning the diamond regularly is important but it is also very important to store it properly. Avoid storing your diamond ring in the same box with other jewelry. This can be the main cause of the diamond becoming scratched or damaged.
Other Ways to Clean Diamond Rings
- Instead of the soup, you can make a paste with baking soda and water. Then rub the paste onto your ring with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm water.
- You can make a solution with 1 part ammonia to 8 parts water for. Then put your ring into this solution and wait for 15 minutes. Same as the soup, gently scrub with a soft toothbrush, then rinse with warm water.
- You can use alcohol or vinegar. Place your ring in a small bowl and pour over enough rubbing alcohol or vinegar and wait for 15 minutes. After that gently scrub it with a soft toothbrush and rinse it with warm water.
Tips to Keep Your Diamond Sparkling
Don’t expose your diamond to harsh chemicals. Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners produce a sparkling result, but the vibrations can be harmful to your diamond, so it’s best to avoid using them at home.
If your diamond has been damaged over time, a professional jeweler can re-cut or re-polish it.
Conclusion
Our diamonds are precious and cleaning diamond jewelry, especially for a diamond engagement ring is important for all of us. Regularly cleaning and polishing is going to help you to keep your diamond’s original sparkle! With the basic method we described here and some other maintenance, you can make sure that no matter how many years pass but your diamond continues to sparkle to show love to the world.