Safe and Effective Ways to Care for Diamond Rings
No two diamonds are exactly alike, and because of that, your diamond rings is truly special and unique. In order to keep your diamond ring looking beautiful and brilliant, it is important to clean and care for your ring on a regular basis. Common elements like hand lotion, hair styling products, and everyday dirt and grime all leave a film on your diamond ring, keeping it from looking its best. And if you wait too long between cleanings, those materials can accumulate on the back of your diamond, blocking light and making the diamond appear dull and lifeless.
A professional annual cleaning is highly recommended as it is also important to have your ring checked to make sure prongs have not weakened or become unstable. However, in between professional cleanings, it is essential that you clean your diamond ring at home on a regular basis.
To help you care for your ring, we have outlined a step by step process on the safest and easiest methods to clean your diamond ring.
Tips on Cleaning Diamonds
You can safely and effectively clean your diamond ring at home with any of the following household solutions:
• brand name liquid detergent
• mild detergent
• vodka.
The following are three simple methods to clean diamonds.
Detergent Bath
1. Soak your diamond ring in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water.
2. Gingerly brush the diamond with a soft toothbrush while immersed in the suds.
3. Swish the ring around in the solution and then rinse it thoroughly under running warm water. (Close the drain first or put the ring in a strainer to avoid losing it!)
4. Dry your diamond ring with a lint-free cloth.
**If your ring needs extra help, use a dental Water Pik to flush away small bit of grime. You can also use a wooden toothpick to very carefully push dirt away from the diamond and setting.
Cold Water Soak
1. Prepare a small bowl of half cold water and half ammonia and soak your diamond in the solution for 30 minutes.
2. Remove the diamond and gently tap around the circumference of the mounting with a softbrush.
3. Place the ring in the solution for a second treatment. 4. Rinse and drain on tissue paper.
Quick Method
1. Spray or dip your diamond ring in Windex.
2. Rinse with water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
Additional Hints
Cleaning Rings with Multiple Gemstones – the method you use to clean jewelry should protect its weakest element. If your ring includes other gems, use a cleaning method that is suitable for the less durable stones.
Protect Diamond Rings from Chlorine – you already know that chlorine is hard on the hands, so imagine how it can affect your jewelry. Remember to wear gloves or simply remove your diamond ring when coming into contact with chlorine.
| |
