How do I clean my diamond jewelry?

There are few things as enchanting as the sparkle of a diamond. When you own a beautiful piece of gold jewelry with diamonds, you want to keep it as bright as possible. Regular cleaning of your jewelry is therefore important. You can 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 our tips below for safely cleaning and polishing your jewelry, without damaging it.

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

• 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 polish your diamonds. Use a soft, clean toothbrush that you only use for cleaning your jewelry. By gently scrubbing between the settings and over your diamonds, you can easily remove any remaining dirt. Make sure to also clean the hard-to-reach places, such as the back of your diamond.

• Step 3: Dry with a soft cloth

Rinse your jewelry under the tap with clean water and then carefully rub it dry with a clean cloth. There are special polishing cloths for jewelry, with which you can lightly polish the shin directly. In any case, make sure that there is no lint on the cloth, as this can get stuck behind the settings.

There is no hard and fast 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, then this will of course go a lot faster. You can clean your diamonds once a week, this way you ensure that the daily oils do not build up a layer. Our advice is to take off a diamond ring and bracelet during heavy activities such as exercising, gardening etc. to protect it.

When cleaning your diamonds, never use strong chemicals 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 the dirt away. However, when a diamond is no longer properly secured in the setting, it will come loose due to the vibration in the device. A jeweler first thoroughly checks the settings before using the device, but this cannot be determined properly at home.

Of course, cleaning your jewelry at home is no substitute for the professional cleaning that 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. If the setting of the diamond deteriorates over time, they can detect this in time and strengthen the setting. Therefore, try to ensure that you bring your diamond jewelry to a jeweler once every one to two years for a professional check and cleaning.