How to clean your diamond ring

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How to Clean Your Diamond Ring
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Diamond Rings

• You love the diamond ring adorning your finger,
  but the regular wear and tear is taking off its
  shine with time.
• Taking your ring to a professional for cleaning
  could be a very convenient but a costly affair.
  Your concern can be rectified in no time, if you
  follow some simple tips for your home to keep
  your diamond ring clean and shiny.

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Use the Glass Cleaner

• Spray the diamond with a glass cleaner solution
  and scrub it gently
• Clean the inner sides of the ring where the dirt
  accumulates
• Rinse off and put the ring under running tap
  water
• Wipe it with a soft cloth

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Clean with Mild Chemicals

• Ammonia can also be used as a cleaning agent
• Mix ammonia with water in 16 proportion in a
  bowl
• Rinse the diamond rings in the solution for 15-20
  minutes
• Take out the rings and scrub them with gentle
  toothbrush
• Dry the rings with an abrasive cloth

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Clean with Lest Oil

• Lest oil mixed with water can be used instead of
  ammonia
• Soak the ring in the mixture for 10-15 minutes
• Scrub the rings with a soft toothbrush to remove
  dirt

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Sparkle it with Detergent Liquid

• Mix detergent liquid with water in an old metal
  bowl
• Boil this mixture and keep it aside for a minute
• Soak the ring in this bowl for a minute
• Brush it with a toothbrush to clean the dirt
• Remove the ring with the help of a tweezers
• Rinse off the ring with water and wipe it with a
  clean and soft cloth

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Try These as well

• Dishwashing liquids and detergents can also be
  used to clean the ring
• Try running your diamond ring under warm water to
  clean off the undue dirt and grease
• Go for microfiber cloth or mild abrasive cloth
  for wiping you diamond rings
• The rings that are not too dirty cane be lightly
  brushed with baking soda paste
• You can use vinegar and water mixture (11) to
  clean your ring
• You can also buy an apt jewelry cleaning solution
  at the local store

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Rings with Multiple Gemstones

• Every gemstone has a different cleaning
  requirement
• Adopt the cleaning agent according to the least
  durable element of the ring
• For example, emerald is a hard stone but easily
  gets damaged under high heat or with the use of
  strong soaps. Moreover, it should not be cleaned
  more than a few times in a year

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Ultrasonic and Steam Cleaning

• If your ring gets too dirty and you find it
  difficult to clean at home, you can go to a local
  jeweler to get your ring cleaned
• Steam and Ultrasonic cleaning can be get done
  with the help of a professional once in a while
• Ultrasonic and steam cleaning should not be used
  on fragile settings and diamond rings with other
  weak gemstones

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Things to Remember

• Do not use ammonia to clean the ring if the
  diamond is fracture filled
• Do confirm with your jeweler if your diamond is
  fracture filled
• If it is, use mild detergent liquid to clean the
  diamond
• Protect your diamond ring from harsh chemicals
  like chlorine that may harm it
• Take off your ring or wear gloves whenever you
  happen to come in contact with chlorine and other
  abrasive chemicals
• Take off your ring while performing rough chores

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• Keep your diamond jewelry separate from the other
  jewelry to avoid scratches
• Keep a check on your jewelry at regular intervals
  to see if the setting is intact
• Try to get your ring examined by a professional
  once in a year
• Try to avoid handling your diamond as much as you
  can. The oil from your hand can diminish the
  shine of the stone
• Clean the ring regularly (at least once a week)
  to keep your ring sparkle as ever
• Be extra careful with rings having fragile
  settings