Not only is your engagement ring one of the most expensive pieces of jewelry you’ve ever owned, but it also has sentimental value, so you’ll want to know how to care for it. Most jewelry is relatively simple to maintain if you know what you’re doing, which is where OneCarat comes in.
Each engagement ring is one-of-a-kind, with a variety of stones, metals, and settings. Before you begin the cleaning process, it’s critical to understand what kind of care your ring requires. However, regardless of the method used, the best way to thoroughly clean a diamond ring is to be gentle and patient during the cleaning process.
Our guide will remove the guesswork from cleaning a diamond ring and help you get your doubts cleared about your favorite diamond ring.
Diamonds are an excellent investment. Proper maintenance, like that of a car or a house, will ensure that the value is preserved while minimizing potential damage. Here’s what you should know as well:
- Visit your jeweler on an annual basis
It is critical to inspect the prongs of diamond mounts on a regular basis. Diamonds may fall out if these are damaged or loose. Jewelers will also clean and polish with specialized equipment to ensure a thorough cleaning.
2. Diamond jewelry should be kept safely
Diamond jewellery can be scratched if kept with other jewellary or objects and if not handled properly, exposed edges can chip or crack. It is best to keep your jewellery in a fabric-lined jewellery box, individual compartment, lint-free, white cloth, or even a zip-loc bag.
3. Do your own diamond cleaning on a monthly basis
Diamond cleaning should be done once a month with commercial jewellery cleaner or a homemade solution of mild dishwashing soap and hot water. After soaking the diamond jewellery piece for a few minutes, clean around and under the setting with a soft brush. Make a note to allow a 20-second gap when switching from hot to cold water when cleaning your diamond jewellery.
4. Do not use your fingers to touch the diamonds
Handle diamond jewellery on the edges with caution. Hands contain dirt and oils that are not always visible with the naked eye. Dust, dirt, and oils can accumulate on your diamond over time. This will reduce its radiance.
There are several effective methods for cleaning a diamond ring at home. All of these at-home cleaning methods will work on any setting; however, never use sharp objects to remove particles or residue within the setting—you could loosen the diamond or scratch the metal if you’re not careful.
Simple Steps to a Fast Cleaning Routine at Home
- Fill a small bucket or cup halfway with warm water. The water should be lukewarm and not too hot to touch with your hands. Never use a sink basin with a blocked drain directly because you don’t want your prized possessions to be washed down the drain by accident.
- Mix some detergent or hand soap into the warm water. To make the water slightly soapy, use a very small amount of detergent.
- Soak your diamond in soapy water for about five minutes. This will allow enough time for any built-up grime to break down and be easily removed.
- Add a small amount glass cleaner to a second bucket of warm water.
- Remove your jewellery and place it in the second container with the glass cleaner after ten minutes in the detergent bath.
- Take the jewellery out of the bath and begin cleaning it with a soft bristle brush. Brush all sides of the diamond gently with the bristle brush. Because dirt tends to accumulate at the ring’s edges and backside during normal use, you may want to give these areas an extra scrub.
- After brushing, re-immerse the diamond jewellery in the water-and-detergent solution. Brush the jewellery in the solution to remove any loose dirt.
- Rinse the jewellery with clean running water. If you’re rinsing from the sink basin, remember to insert a strainer into the drain to avoid accidentally losing your jewellery.
- Dry the jewellery with a lint-free cloth and, if necessary, blow dry with a hair dryer. Do not let the water evaporate from the ring on its own, as this can cause water stains on the diamond.
- Check your jewellery on a regular basis for possible damage, such as prong loosening.
How Often Should You Clean Your Ring?
You may not realize it, but many of your daily habits can quickly dull the radiance of your diamond ring. Shampoo, hairspray, hand lotions, hand soaps, and cooking oils, for example, can leave a cloudy sheen on your diamond and band. As a result, it’s a good idea to clean your ring once a month if you want to keep it sparkling. We suggest you to consider taking your ring to a jeweler twice a year for a professional deep clean.
Conclusion:
We believe the design of a jewel begins with a deep understanding of the subtle range of feminine expressions and ends with capturing a nuance that’s both unique and somehow relatable. Coming from a long tradition of crafting luxury for the discerning, One Carat is a tastefully curated collection of such expressions.
At One Carat, we believe in sustainable practices as a part of our ethical vision. Our manufacturing processes are closely monitored to reduce wastage through gold refining. We choose transparency, a safe work environment, along fair pricing, to ensure that every person in the chain believes in the same set of values.
