Best Way to Clean Diamond Ring

I worked in the Diamond district in NYC for years and we used Mr. clean with AMONIA. soak in there and rinse with clean water dry with soft cloth or linen. The reason windex works is because of the amonia. both will work. If you use toothbrush use SOFT bristles, they won't damage diamond but can scratch gold.

what has always worked for me is to soak the ring in a small bowl fixed with Windex. Hope it works for you.

I clean mine with rubbing alcohol & a soft bristled toothbrush, rinse with water. It will shine like brand new. Completely safe for diamonds and the gold. Have a great day!
C. L.

Hello,

I usually clean mine with Colgate and a soft bristle toothbrush. The toothbrush is able to get in the tiny spaces and the Colgate doesn't harm the jewelry.

Hope this helps. :)

P.S. If you get it done at the mall or any other place, make sure that they clean the jewelry in front of you. So you can see exactly what they do with your jewelry. My sister in law's recommendations; she's a diamond sorter for a major nationwide jeweler.

Hosehold ammonia. You just put your ring in a small glass- a shot glass- and cover it with the ammonia. Let stand like 20 minutes and rinse. It comes out shinier than new. I've cleaned mine and my mothers for year, it works great. Keep in mind you should not use it on pearls or jewelry with antique finishes.

toothpaste and brush. Works like a charm.!

Regular toothpaste (not the gel kind) and a soft bristle tooth brush. It will sparkle!

i clean mine with simple soap an water. i use a tooth brush and bar soap!.i used to use tooth paste put it would leave my ring cloudy. but just scrub soap with toothbrush then just clean your ring!i do it a couple of times, get into the crevices, and you are good to go! nice and shiny! lol

Oh my goodness! I would be so afraid to use any home cleaner that might eat away at the gold! The next time you are at the mall, ask any jeweler if they'll do a quick cleaning for you, especially if the jeweler you bought it from is at the mall.

I realize it's late but I have always used hot water and liquid dish soap. I put a few drops in a small bowl and fill with hot water. In goes all my jewelry for a nice soak. Then I take a soft bristle toothbrush and gently scrub. Works great every time and it's not harsh on the metal.

Be careful not to clean your jewelry over the sink. Instead do it over a table or cloth. Sometimes the dirt or grime is what is keeping your diamond in the setting and when it's cleaned the diamond can come loose and fall out. Would NOT want you to lose it down the drain!

Honey keep it simple! I do two things for my white gold diamond ring... 1) Toothpaste, Toothbrush and warm water or 2) Warm water, vinager and a splash of alcohol. Scrub away and rinse and your done!

toothpaste and soft toothbrush works great! If you're looking to buff or get scratches out of the gold you will probably need to take it to a jeweler though.

toothpaste works well-paste not gel.

I have always used toothpaste and an old toothbrush to clean my rings.

The jewelers will do it for free. If you do buy the cleaner that they sell (it's not expensive only about 10.00) I buy a little toothbrush and scrub it with the toothbrush and cleaner.

I generally use toothpaste & a tooth brush.

A jeweler I use to go to recommended windex

Toothpaste and a soft brush works well.

A toothbrush & toothpaste are the best! If there are any hard-water deposits, you can dip it in a little white vinegar, but the toothpaste should do it.

Ammonia- I soak mine over night and rinse in the morning! Sparkles beautifully!!!!

I use Seventh Generation detergent for washing dishes by hand, I mixed a tiny drop of detergent with hot water and used an old (but clean) tooth brush to clean the ring all around and under the mount. I brush it while its under the hot water to rinse it off. I examine and look for more spots then clean it again if I need. This gets it almost as clean as the cleaners at the store. Speaking from a strictly chemical perspective (I did three years of chemical engineering school before switching majors) gold is non-reactive, that's why it is so popular with jewelry, household non-corrosive cleaners like toothpaste mentioned here will not react with gold. Vinegar and ammonia shouldn't react with the ring either. White gold is a mixture of gold an nickel which is very stable. I can't imagine white gold chemically reacting with cleaners and ruining your ring.

A toothbrush and glass cleaner does a pretty good job.
In addition, some of the jewelry stores will clean your ring for free while you are shopping at the malls.

just go to the mall and ask to get it done...but you should take it where he got it because sometimes it voids the warranty of you DONT....also i would say that when mine gets real dirty and i cant get out to the mall, i just use gentle dish soap like ivory with a toothbrush. PS: Congrats!

Hi there all i do is use a small cup i fill it half way i put half water and a and a few drops of ammonia i let it sit for a few minutes in the mixture and use a soft toothbrush brushing lightly. Rinse with water than dry with a soft cloth. I clean all of my things with the same mixture.

A.,

I have been in the jewelry business for several years. I was reading the reponses you recv'd.

Let me start by saying white gold needs extra care! Do not use a harsh chemical such as amonia, peroxide, window cleaner etc...and do not use toothpaste it is much to abrasive for white gold. Using toothpaste is an old wives tale from WAY BACK. I am always amazed at how many people bring their rings in to me with toothpaste stuck underneath the diamond and in all the little nook and crannies. I get the same stories everytime!

White gold is not a pure white metal such as platinum or silver. It is made from yellow gold and therefore has a slight yellowish tint to it. To make it pretty and white it is dipped into rhodium plating. This will rub off with everyday use. Lotion, hair products, grabbing the steering wheel, clasping onto misc items throughout your day,etc... everything you do will wear off the plating. You WILL start to see a difference in color, starting usually on the bottom.

The best way to keep it clean and shiny at home is a very soft bristle toothbrush (to get to the nooks and crannies)and hot water. Be sure to keep up on your regular maintence with your local jeweler at least every 6 months. They should check it throughly in front of you for any loose stones (especially before they drop it into an ultrasonic machine)and check the thickness of the prongs holding your diamond. Most jewelers offer this service at no charge

As far as the rhodium plating, your local jeweler can re-dip for you

Another Tip...don't wear your rings at home...I know you never want to take it off but, you can make less trips to your jeweler and save $$$ for repairs. My jewelery is the last thing I put on when I get ready to leave the house and the first thing I take off when I get home. It saves SO much wear and tear on what you hold dear.

Save your $$$ and take good care of your ring

Toothpaste seems to be the go to here, but I use baking soda & water and a soft toothbrush. It makes it sparkle! No need to wait on soaking...its quick and easy.

You can clean it with peroxide and polish it with vinegar.

my friend recommended to me a few years back to soak it in efferdent (denture cleaner) overnight, rinse in the morning and use a normal jewlery cleaner to polish it off with. That's what I've been using for years and it works great. I'm not sure whats in it to make it shine...but it looks much better than if I use the jewlery cleaner alone. Joy B's advice is certainly great!!

my jewler recommends windex full strenth on the stove brought to a boil. It will clean the jewelry in about three minutes. Most dentists have an electronic device that is good for jewelry cleaning. Otherwise, it's inexpensive to bring it to the store...
Another friend swears by toothpaste. Just use your toothbrush to scrub...

use toothpaste--like crest or colgate and an old toothbrush it will do wonders and make it sparkle like new.