How to Clean a Diamond Ring
Treating a piece of diamond jewelry with the utmost care will ensure that your precious gems will maintain their beauty and sparkle to last a lifetime. It is even more important that if this piece of jewelry is a diamond ring that you take suitable care of this precious stone. The reason for this is that whilst diamonds are famed for being one of the most durable of stones, diamond rings can soon attract dirt due to factors such as the oils on our hands, the dirt on surfaces and items that we touch, and the hand creams and lotions that we use whilst wearing the ring. Allowing dirt to collect on your diamond ring can make this virtually indestructible gemstone very quickly lose its natural beauty and sparkle.
In short: A 20-minute warm-water-and-mild-dish-soap soak followed by a soft-bristle toothbrush is the safest at-home cleaning method for diamond rings. Rinse over a closed drain and pat dry with a microfiber cloth. Skip ammonia and bleach (damage prongs and gold alloys) and ultrasonic cleaners on fracture-filled or emerald-cut stones. Get a professional check-up every 6-12 months.
You should always treat your diamond ring with great care. For instance always remove it when you are washing dishes or undertaking other household cleaning jobs. Always store your diamond ring in a jewelry box to avoid it being damaged or chipped which will not lonely spoil its appearance but will affect its value. Looking after your diamond ring will not only reduce its exposure to dirt but will help to limit the possibility that the stone could become loose which can lead to dirt getting in to the setting, and increase the risk of the diamond coming away from the setting completely.
