How to Clean Diamond Rings and Jewellery

Wondering how to clean diamond rings? You’ve come to the right place! Your engagement ring is probably one of the most expensive and precious pieces of jewellery you’ll ever own which is why you’ll want to take good care of it. There’s nothing more mesmerising than a brilliantly sparkling diamond ring. Daily wear, however, can take away the shine from your engagement or wedding ring and make it appear dull. 

In this article we’ll talk you through everything you need to know about cleaning diamond jewellery, starting with how to clean diamond rings. We’ll also give you our top tips on what to avoid when trying to restore the shine of your diamonds. 

How to Clean a Ring at Home? 

There are a number of good methods on how to clean diamond rings at home. All these cleaning methods will work on any setting as long as you don’t use sharp objects to remove residue within the setting because it can loosen the stones. 

If your ring has lost its shine due to build-up of common cosmetic products, such as creams, make-up or perfume, the simplest at-home methods can make it sparkle again. Take a small bowl and fill it with a solution of lukewarm water and a teaspoon of washing-up liquid. Let your ring soak in it for 20 to 40 minutes. Afterwards, carefully wipe the stone with a soft brush and rinse it under warm water. If there are any stubborn stains you may need to repeat the process. 

Avoid using moisturising products, such as body wash. The moisturising ingredients in them tend to leave a film on the surface of your ring, which is what you don’t want. 

When it comes to drying your ring, avoid paper towels because they can scratch the metal. Use a soft microfibre cloth or leave it to the side to air dry instead. 

How Often Should You Clean a Diamond Ring? 

To make sure your diamond ring remains brilliantly shining, you should give it a clean at home once a week. This will help get rid of any build-up of oil and skincare products. It’s also advised to get your ring cleaned by a professional jeweller at least twice a year. 

However, if you have a busy lifestyle or spend a lot of time in the kitchen, you might have to get your ring cleaned and polished more often. An experienced jeweller will use professional-grade cleaning products and tools to polish your diamonds to perfection and leave them looking brand new!

How to Clean Diamond Earrings? 

Daily wear can cause your diamond earrings to lose their sparkle and become dirty. Oils picked up from your skin and hair can cause the metal to appear visibly worn. As well as that, the gem stones can sometimes come loose as a result of frequent wear. 

The best way to clean your diamond earrings is by getting a jewellery cleaning kit. These types of kits come with a solution designed for cleaning earrings, so you can be sure it won’t damage your precious jewellery. Pour some of the solution into a bowl and soak your earrings overnight. Rinse them with warm water, then you can dry and polish them, ideally with a lint-free cloth. 

For cleaning and polishing your jewellery at home you need to get yourself the correct brush and cleaning cloth. It’s important to get a brush with soft bristles because a hard brush can damage the metal and the gemstones.

A child’s toothbrush with extra soft bristles would be ideal for this task. To dry your earrings you should use a microfiber cloth that won’t leave smudges or lint fluff all over your jewellery.

If you don’t have a cleaning kit, you can also use regular home products to bring back some shine to your diamond earrings. Just like with rings, you can use washing-up liquid mixed with lukewarm water. Soak your earrings for up to five minutes, then take your soft brush and gently scrub them for another minute to get rid of any built up dead skin or shampoo residue. Rinse your earrings off and carefully dry them. 

When using this cleaning method, make sure that the washing up liquid you’re using doesn’t contain any dye or perfume because it could be abrasive to your earrings. Also, avoid cleaning your jewellery over a sink because you run the risk of accidentally dropping things down the drain!

Remember that the key to cleaning diamond earrings, as well as any other type of jewellery, is to be gentle and take your time!

What Not to Use When Cleaning a Diamond Ring?

There’s one thing worse than a ring that has lost its shine and it’s a ring which has been damaged because of poor care. The one thing you should never use on your ring is harsh household cleaners, such as chlorine, bleach or acetone, as the chemicals in them can break down the base metal in your ring. You should also avoid using toothpaste, baking soda or powdered cleaning products. They are abrasive and can easily scratch soft metals, such as gold. 

Get Your Diamond Jewellery Professionally Cleaned

If you don’t want to clean your ring yourself because you’re afraid of damaging it, it’s always best to get it professionally cleaned. Many jewellery shops offer cleaning and polishing services. You might even be able to take your ring to the place you purchased it from to get it cleaned. This is always the best choice as the jewellers there will be more familiar with how to take care of your specific ring. When getting your ring cleaned at a new place, speak to the jeweller who will be completing the service. Look for someone who has experience cleaning jewellery that is similar to yours, in terms of materials and age, especially if your ring is a family antique. 

For more information on how to clean diamond rings, please contact the team here at Bigger Diamonds 4 Less. Also, don’t forget to check out our incredible range of diamond engagement rings!