How to clean a diamond ring

Diamond attracts grease (lotion, soap, skin oil), so it loses sparkle quickly. Cleaning it regularly brings it back to its original look.

Home method #

1. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap.
2. Soak the ring for 20-30 minutes.
3. Gently brush the back and sides of the stone, where dirt collects, with a soft-bristle brush.
4. Rinse in clean water and dry with a lint-free cloth.

What to avoid #

• Bleach and chlorine products: they can damage the metals in the setting.
• Toothpaste and abrasives.
• Dropping the ring: a knock can loosen the stone even though diamond is very hard.

How often #

Clean the ring at home every week or two if you wear it daily. Once a year, take it to a jeweler to check the prongs and setting; a loose stone shows as slight movement or a rattle when you shake the ring.

See also #

• How to clean gold jewelry at home
• Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner: when to use it and when not to
• How to clean jewelry with gemstones
• Diamond