Uncover the secrets to maintaining captivating brilliance with our expert guide to diamond care.
Renowned for their exquisite cuts, flawless sparkle and individuality, diamonds have long been celebrated as the ultimate symbol of luxury. Yet even these resilient natural wonders require gentle care to maintain their brilliance. Discover how to clean diamond jewellery at home, along with expert tips to help preserve its radiant beauty.
Whether you’re caring for a cherished engagement ring or a treasured heirloom, our advice will help ensure your diamonds continue to sparkle for years to come.
It might surprise you to know that the dulling of a diamond is most commonly caused by everyday items, rather than the passing of time. The main culprits are make-up and skincare products, such as lotions, hair products and soaps, which build up into a film of grease. In turn, this attracts dust and debris, which blocks the light and stops the diamond from sparkling. Therefore, the easiest way to keep your diamonds looking dazzling for longer is simply to put jewellery on after you’ve applied make-up or beauty products and remove it when doing things such as washing your hands and showering. It’s also best to avoid touching your diamonds, as tempting as it might be, as the natural grease and oil from our skin can dull their appearance. Diamonds and the metal they are also set in can also become scratched, scuffed, or damaged by abrasive materials and harsh chemicals such as bleach and chlorine. So, it’s always best to remove diamond jewellery when using household cleaning items or stronger products.
For jewellery that you wear regularly, giving it a quick wipe with a specialist jewellery wipe or diamond cleaning cloth at least once a week is a good routine to get into.
When cleaning your diamond jewellery, it’s also important to remember to be gentle, especially with a delicate item like a fine pendant, dainty jewellery or a fine bracelet.
When it comes to how to clean diamond earrings, they’ll likely need a more thorough wash than other items, as they are exposed to hair and beauty products, resulting in an increased build-up of grime and bacteria.
Cleaning diamonds at home
Cleaning diamond jewellery is a pretty straightforward process that can easily be done at home.
Start by adding washing-up liquid to water that is warm but nowhere near boiling, and leave to soak for around 30 minutes for necklaces and bracelets and around 45 minutes for earrings.
Next, use a soft brush to remove stubborn marks and, if cleaning earrings, be sure to give the earring back a thorough clean.
Then, with the plug in place, carefully rinse under gently running water before drying with a lint-free or microfibre cloth.
It is, however, always recommended to get your high jewellery cleaned by an expert, as they will know exactly what type of care is required. Our jewellery experts provide in-store cleaning services as well as jewellery restoration services. To arrange an appointment, book a consultation at one of our boutiques.
How to clean diamond rings
The process of cleaning a diamond ring is similar to that of cleaning other diamond jewellery, and whilst a gentle wipe with a jewellery cleaning cloth is great for giving the diamonds back their sparkle, a more thorough clean is also recommended from time to time.
Start by pouring some water that is fairly warm, but nowhere near boiling, into a small bowl. Then, add a generous squirt of washing-up liquid and simply soak the ring in the warm, soapy water for around 30 minutes.
If you notice a stubborn build-up of grime, you can use a very soft toothbrush to get into any places that are hard to reach. Once the ring is free from any obvious dirt, you can go ahead and rinse the ring under running water to remove any remaining soap.
Finally, using a soft lint-free cloth, carefully dry your ring and place it back into your padded box.
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