How To Clean Your Diamond Jewelry

There are few things as enchanting as the brilliance of a diamond. When you own a beautiful gold piece of jewelry with diamonds, you therefore prefer to keep it as bright as possible. Regular cleaning of your jewelry is therefore important. You can of course always take your jewelry to a professional jeweler for a thorough cleaning, but it is also good to know how to keep your jewelry as shiny as possible in between. Read below for our tips on how to safely clean and polish your jewelry without damaging it.

A diamond is the hardest material on earth. A diamond (of good quality) you will therefore not easily damage, but that your jewelry loses some of its brilliance while wearing it is not surprising. A diamond works like a magnet for greasy substances. Skin oils, but also cosmetics and personal care products quickly leave a layer on the diamonds. By properly cleaning the diamond regularly, you can continue to enjoy the fire and brilliance of your diamond to the fullest.

Diamond ring cleaning
Step 1: Soak your diamond jewelry
Fill a bowl with warm water and add a small amount of dish soap. Place your jewelry in the water and let it soak for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Brush your jewelry clean
After soaking, it's time to brush your diamonds. To do this, use a soft, clean toothbrush that you only use for cleaning your jewelry. By gently scrubbing over between the settings and over your diamonds, you can easily remove any leftover dirt. Make sure you also clean hard-to-reach areas, such as the back of your diamond well.

Step 3: Dry with a soft cloth
Rinse your jewelry under the tap with clean water and then gently wipe it dry with a clean cloth. There are special polishing cloths for jewelry, where you lightly polish the shin directly. In any case, make sure that there is no lint on the cloth, as it may remain behind the settings.

How often should I clean my diamond jewelry?
There is no fixed rule for this, it depends on how quickly your diamond becomes dull due to dirt. If you wear your jewelry day and night, while cooking, exercising and showering, it will of course go a lot faster. You can clean your diamonds once a week, that way you make sure the daily oils won't build up a layer. Our advice is to take off a diamond ring and bracelet during strenuous activities such as sports, working in the garden, etc. to protect it.

Do not use chemical cleaners and an ultrasonic device
While cleaning your diamonds, absolutely do not use strong, chemical agents such as chlorine or toothpaste. The chemicals can damage the gold or tarnish your diamond.

A jeweler often uses an ultrasonic cleaner to remove dirt from your diamond ring. This device uses high frequency vibrations to vibrate away the dirt. However, when a diamond is no longer properly secured in the setting, it will loosen due to the vibration in the device. A jeweler checks the settings thoroughly before using the device, however, this is not easy to detect at home.

Take your jewelry to a jeweler for professional maintenance. 
Of course, cleaning your jewelry at home is no substitute for the professional cleaning a jeweler can perform for you. These professionals will not only clean the diamonds with professional equipment, but also polish the gold and check the settings. Should the diamond's setting deteriorate over time, they will be able to detect this in time and strengthen the setting. Therefore, try to make sure that you bring your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once every one to two years for a professional inspection and cleaning.