How to Clean Diamonds – A Complete Guide

By / January 22nd, 2025 / There are currently 0 comments

Diamond jewellery is the finest part of anyone’s shimmering collection and should be shown off as frequently as possible. The irresistible shine, alluring sparkle and beautiful layering all combine for the perfect stone to sit atop a necklace, earrings, or a stunning engagement ring.

Another appeal of the already incredible stone is that diamond is the hardest natural substance on the planet. Durability meets divine beauty as the glamorous stone can only be cut by another diamond and can only be burned by unimaginably hot temperatures. Despite this, a build up of dirt and dust can see a once gorgeous piece of jewellery slowly lose its shine.

This can be devastating, but it’s not the end of your diamond’s life! There are several ways to maintain your diamond to prevent fading and cleaning methods that bring a grimy-looking stone back to its shimmering best. Follow our guide and learn how to clean and care for your favourite diamond jewellery perfectly.

Table of contents

What you need to clean diamonds at home

While it may seem risky with how valuable your jewellery is, it’s completely safe to clean diamonds at home. If you follow the right steps, clean carefully, and use the right items, you’ll be fine, and your jewellery will return to its original shine in no time. We’ve listed below what household items you’ll need to clean your diamond jewellery from home.

  • Washing-up liquid
  • Jewellery wipe/cleaning cloth
  • Warm water
  • Soft-bristled brush
  • Toothbrush
  • Microfibre cloth

How to clean diamond jewellery

The trick to keeping a diamond necklace, pendant or bracelet clean is to give regular touch-ups. After each wear, take a jewellery wipe or a specific diamond cleaning cloth and gently go over your jewellery with soft and careful circular motions. Getting into the habit of this quick and easy cleaning every day is helpful, but around once or twice a week is also regular enough.

If your piece has been left without a gentle cleaning for a significant period and has started to gather dust, you should thoroughly clean it using the same method required for cleaning diamond earrings.

How to clean diamond earrings

Diamond earrings require a more detailed cleaning due to increased exposure to harmful chemicals in hair and beauty products. Earrings are also more vulnerable to grime build-up and host more bacteria than other types of jewellery. You can handle these issues with regular cleaning using the method below.

  1. Create a cleaning solution using washing-up liquid and warm (not hot) water.
  2. Submerge your earrings and allow them to soak for 45 minutes (half an hour for necklaces and bracelets).
  3. Use a soft-bristled brush to carefully work at any stubborn marks or stains and thoroughly clean the back of the earrings.
  4. Ensure the plug is in place and carefully rinse under gently running water.
  5. Dry with a microfibre cloth and enjoy fresh, clean jewellery!

How to clean diamond rings

While the method for cleaning diamond rings is similar to other jewellery, at Faith Jewellers, we know the significance of diamond rings and the additional emotional attachment that comes with them. Because of this, we wanted to include some extra details to help maintain that special shine for as long as possible.

Regular wiping using a jewellery cloth is encouraged for everyday cleaning, but a thorough clean every so often shouldn’t be neglected. Create the same cleaning solution as referenced earlier using washing-up liquid and warm water (remember: not hot or boiling) and soak for 30 minutes.

If there are any stubborn or particularly dirty areas, take a small and soft toothbrush and gently work away at the stains in difficult locations. The area around the stone can be particularly prone to grime and dirt build-up, so pay close attention to this space while cleaning.

Rinse your ring with the sink plug in to remove leftover soap and dry using a microfibre cloth for a beautiful clean finish.

How to care for and maintain your diamond jewellery

The best way to avoid regular deep cleaning while maintaining a healthy shine is to take care of your diamond jewellery with proper maintenance. Good care and sensible ownership of diamonds can keep them shining for weeks at a time without requiring a soak in washing-up liquid. Take these tips on board for bright and healthy diamond jewellery.

Handle with care

It may sound obvious, but being careful and considerate with your jewellery when you’re handling it can go a long way. You’re not just caring for the stone but also the chains, backs and rings surrounding it. Avoid holding the stone directly to not transfer any oils from your fingertips.

Store properly

Proper storage is one of the biggest ways to ensure your diamond jewellery’s health. Just left on the side, your diamond can collect dust and dirt galore, making thorough cleaning a much more regular duty. Store in a spacious jewellery box away from moisture and humidity for best protection.

Avoid harsh chemicals

A good practice for keeping your jewellery away from harsh chemicals is to make it the last thing you put on when getting ready. Spraying perfume or applying make-up while your jewellery is already on can begin to put a dampener on your diamond’s shine. We also recommend removing jewellery when completing household chores.

Wear appropriately

Knowing when and when not to wear your jewellery will help keep your diamond safe and shining whenever you need it. Going to work in the office, out for a special dinner or a light walk, let it shine! When exercising, gardening, cleaning, or at a strenuous job, it’s best to leave them in the jewellery box.

Should you get your diamond professionally cleaned?

The at-home cleaning methods we’ve outlined are fantastic at preserving your diamond’s health and restoring that once-lost shine so you can wear your jewellery with pride again. Our tips are repeatable and require very little hassle to deliver quality results.

Despite this, we’d recommend taking your favourite pieces for a professional clean around once a year for a thorough and expert look at your jewellery. A professional jewellery cleaner will be able to assess every part of your jewellery and improve areas that you may not have even noticed.

Finding the right balance between at-home and professional cleaning is key to maintaining your favourite diamond jewellery that you can continue to wear for many years.

Diamond jewellery at Faith Jewellers

Find all new diamond jewellery to keep safe, maintain and wear with pride at Faith Jewellers. Whether you’re treating yourself or a loved one to gorgeous earrings, discovering your new favourite necklace, or buying an engagement ring to ask the big question, you can browse beautiful diamonds on our site.

Elevate your style and your jewellery collection with diamonds that can make every outfit perfect and every outing that bit more glamorous. Take advantage of competitive prices and stunning jewellery in our collection today.

Related posts

Comments are closed here.