Quick DIY Hacks To Clean Gold And Diamond Rings At Home

Do you see dirt, dust, dough, and spices getting accumulated on your rings? It is quite common if you wear your diamond and gold rings every day, even while working in the kitchen, dusting, or cleaning clothes. Small particles and wet ingredients can get inside the spaces and keep on piling up, making your rings lose their shine and finish.

It is also unhygienic because these food particles and dust can further become breeding grounds for germs and bacteria which can enter your body and make you feel sick. Therefore, it is essential that you clean your rings. While you cannot always take them to a jeweller for shining and cleaning, you can do it at home with little hassle.

We connected with Dipu Mehta, Managing Director, ORRA Fine Jewellery, to bring you tips to clean your gold and diamond rings at home, and how to preserve their shine. 

Mild Soapy Solution To Clean Gold And Diamond Rings At Home

According to our expert, you should clean your rings every week. And you can do it with a mild soapy solution. Here is how:

• Prepare a soapy solution with warm water and soak your rings in it. The process will help to loosen up any debris or stubborn particles. He also added that you can also buy a jewellery cleaning solution for this process.
• You can use an earbud or an old brush to remove any stuck particles, especially between cuts and carvings.
• Rinse the rings under warm or running water and pat them dry with a soft cloth. You should, however, ensure that the cloth piece is lint-free, or else, small fibre particles can get stuck into the cuttings or end up accumulating in carvings.

He added that you must avoid washing these metal rings using harsh chemicals or bleach. It can damage your jewellery. He also suggested avoiding wearing your precious belongings while working in a garden or lab, where you might have to work with chemicals (Chemical Exfoliation: The Newbie King Of Skincare). The elements in these solutions might not affect platinum, but they can surely cause discolouration in gemstones and diamonds, making them lose their lustre.

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How To Maintain Shine Of Gold And Diamond Rings

• One of the most crucial aspects of maintaining the sparkling shine of gold and diamond (Diamond Cuts For Engagement Rings) rings is to keep them away from any other metal. Our expert from ORRA Fine Jewellery suggested storing them in a jewellery box or chamois bag. It helps to prevent potential scratches on the surface.
• When you are picking a cleaner, you must ensure that it does not contain abrasive or chemical components that can either react with the metal of gemstones or leave them tarnished. 
• You should avoid applying creams and lotion on the rings to get their shine back. Their creamy base can leave a residue behind, which can further build up debris in the cracks and become a breeding ground for bacteria. 
• When cleaning the rings, you must never use scrub pads because they can leave scratch marks. You should also pick brushes with soft bristles to remove any dirt build-up.
• Although you will find many DIY videos showing methods to clean rings using toothpaste or powdered cleaners, you must avoid these methods because you never know what components might react with metals or stones.

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