Diamond rings accumulate quite a bit of dirt and grime over the weeks and months they are on your finger and cleaning your diamond back to its original brilliance is not as easy as it sounds as certain precautions need to be taken before proceeding. .

There are several cleaning methods, the first of which, whether done at home or professionally, is to use a high-frequency electric vibrating machine in which the diamond ring is placed in a container containing a cleaning liquid and is literally ‘shaken’ clean with vibrations. within the solution created by the machine.

We do not recommend this method as it can cause the diamond, especially if it is set in gold or silver and is of a certain size, to loosen within the setting due to vibrations.

This will allow a loose claw to get caught in any material. Pull apart, perhaps slowly, with the result that the diamond will be prone to falling out, especially if placed between 4 claws.

Therefore, under no circumstances should you allow anyone to use such a method to clean your diamond ring, even if it is offered to you for free, unless of course you accept the risk factor.

The best method is what we call the ‘sudsing soap’ method.

A small amount of boiling water is poured into a small container into which a drop or two of liquid detergent has been added. Then, taking an old toothbrush, dipped in the solution, start brushing the ring making sure the bristles of the brush go into the small openings around the diamond. Do this several times until you are satisfied that the bristles have penetrated all the holes around and inside the setting and into the diamond itself.

Making sure, of course, that the sink has been blocked off so there is no risk of your ring falling into the drain hole, rinse your diamond ring under a hot tap to remove any soap scum that may remain, and then Pat your ring dry with a clean kitchen towel or tissue.

Having done this, there is one more important step to take and that involves the methylated spirits.

Place the ring in a small container containing methylated spirits for 15 seconds, then move it around a bit in the solution to create movement. Then the diamond ring is dried with a kitchen towel or tissue again.

The denatured alcohol will revive the metal’s shine and shine again and remove any ‘haze’ effects left behind by the liquid detergent, giving the diamond the extra shine it deserves.

This is the only method we recommend at Jewelery Web Shop, as it cannot damage the diamond or its setting.

Under no circumstances should hard objects be used to pry the holes in the ring or anything harder than the bristles of a toothbrush, otherwise you risk further scratching the metal of the ring.