Having diamond jewellery means you have to keep them well-maintained and cleaned, in order to keep their brilliance and shine. But applying natural oils and hand lotions on your skin, and even when applying make up and hair products can eventually make your diamond jewellery look dull and dirty.
To keep your bespoke jewellery bright and shiny, you’ll want to clean it thoroughly and regularly. The recommended interval would be at least once a month or so. However, there are different methods on how you can clean your diamond jewellery at home. Here’s how:
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The Jewellery Cleaner
STEP 1: Buy any jewellery cleaner as long as it’s non-abrasive.
STEP 2: Spritz your diamond jewellery in the solution or let it soak in a small bowl if it’s very dirty.
STEP 3: Utilize an old, soft toothbrush that you don’t use (or buy a new one if you prefer) to gently scrub and get off the dirt.
STEP 4: Rinse your diamond jewellery under warm running water. But first, don’t forget to plug the drain.
STEP 2: Spritz your diamond jewellery in the solution or let it soak in a small bowl if it’s very dirty.
STEP 3: Utilize an old, soft toothbrush that you don’t use (or buy a new one if you prefer) to gently scrub and get off the dirt.
STEP 4: Rinse your diamond jewellery under warm running water. But first, don’t forget to plug the drain.
The Soap and Water Method
STEP 1: You will need a small bowl, gentle dish soap, and warm water.
STEP 2: Mix the soap with warm water.
STEP 3: Soak your jewellery for about 20-45 minutes (depending on how dirty it is).
STEP 4: Get a very soft toothbrush and gently scrub in the nooks and crannies of your jewellery piece.
STEP 5: Plug your drain first (very important), then rinse off your jewellery in clean warm water.
STEP 6: Pat it dry with a clean cloth or leave it to air dry before wiping it off with a clean cloth.
STEP 2: Mix the soap with warm water.
STEP 3: Soak your jewellery for about 20-45 minutes (depending on how dirty it is).
STEP 4: Get a very soft toothbrush and gently scrub in the nooks and crannies of your jewellery piece.
STEP 5: Plug your drain first (very important), then rinse off your jewellery in clean warm water.
STEP 6: Pat it dry with a clean cloth or leave it to air dry before wiping it off with a clean cloth.
Here’s What You Should Remember
i. Never use abrasive cleaners like household cleaners or bleach as these can damage the metal.
ii. Don’t use toothpaste because this can scratch the metal as well.
iii. Hard bristle brushes can also damage the metal of your jewellery, so it is important to use a very soft bristle brush.
ii. Don’t use toothpaste because this can scratch the metal as well.
iii. Hard bristle brushes can also damage the metal of your jewellery, so it is important to use a very soft bristle brush.
Lastly, when you’re not going to wear a certain piece of your diamond jewellery, it is best to keep it in a jewellery box. After all, prevention is always better than cure.