How To Clean A Diamond Ring
by Vanessa
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A diamond ring is a valuable piece of jewelry; knowing how to clean a diamond ring is an important part of owning and caring for this special piece of jewelry. Cleaning jewelry will ensure it is sparkling and beautiful but it will also help you find any possible structural problems with the ring. Besides getting diamond or engagement ring insurance properly cleaning jewelry is one of the important ways to care for your diamond ring.
Options For Cleaning Diamond Rings
There are a few different ways to clean a diamond ring; you may even want to use a mix of these three common ways for the best results and to ensure the integrity of the ring is still strong. Keep in mind if a diamond treatment has been used on your diamond it may require special care for cleaning it. Always ask about diamond treatments before buying a ring; sometimes your jewelry appraiser can detect a treatment, but not always.
Jewelry Cleaners And Polishes
There are a number of jewelry cleaning wipes, solutions and polishes available. Before using them make sure they are safe to use with diamonds and the type of metal band you have. Most of these jewelry cleaners should be safe to use to clean your diamond ring.
You can also simply clean a diamond ring at home with a warm bath of soapy water using a couple drops of a mild detergent in a bowl of warm water. Let the ring soak for 15 minutes or so then use a soft bristle toothbrush to get the dirt and grime out of all of the cracks and crevices. Rinse the ring carefully making sure the drain is completely covered. You can even place something like a colander below the stream of water to catch the ring if it drops. Dry the ring with a lint-free soft, like a chamois.
Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners
An ultrasonic jewelry cleaner uses high frequency, ultrasonic sound waves through warm water to knock dirt and grime off of the ring or other jewelry. These cleaners can typically be used with either plain warm water or plain warm water and a couple of drops of mild soap. They generally work well for most precious metals, diamonds and gemstones. Softer stones like opals and pearls shouldn’t be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner.
These jewelry cleaners provide an easy way to bring that sparkle back to your jewelry. With most models if a stone happens to come loose it will stay in the tank of the device so you can take it in for repair if necessary (no worries about losing stones in the drain).
Here are some of the most popular jewelry cleaners available at Amazon: Jewelry Cleaners at Amazon
Taking It To A Jeweler
It is a good idea to take your diamond ring or engagement ring to a jeweler once or twice a year for a jewelry cleaning. The jeweler can thoroughly clean the ring, but also have them inspect the prongs and the integrity of the ring to see if anything is loose. This is a good way to avoid losing any diamonds or other stones.
Beyond Cleaning Your Diamond Ring
Besides learning how to clean a diamond ring it is important to take a few other steps to take care of this valuable piece of jewelry. Avoid wearing this ring when participating in sporting activities or work that might damage it. Also avoid wearing it when using cleaning chemicals, especially chlorine, which can cause discoloration of the band.
In time your band may develop nicks and scratches from regular wear. You can have your jeweler reapply plating or a finish to restore the original look of it.
Even if you are very careful with your diamond ring it is a good idea to consider diamond ring insurance for added protection. Along with ring insurance consider getting a jewelry appraisal every few years to adjust your policy as necessary. The value of your ring can change with the fluctuating market values of precious metals and diamonds. This can impact your jewelry insurance policy, both the premium rates and the coverage amount.
Knowing how to clean a diamond ring and how to care for it properly will help ensure it remains sparkling and beautiful for many years to come.
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