Tips on Cleaning Diamonds

You can safely and effectively clean your diamond ring at home with any of the following household solutions:

• brand name liquid detergent
• mild detergent
• vodka.

The following are three simple methods to clean diamonds.

Detergent Bath

1. Soak your diamond ring in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water.
2. Gingerly brush the diamond with a soft toothbrush while immersed in the suds.
3. Swish the ring around in the solution and then rinse it thoroughly under running warm water. (Close the drain first or put the ring in a strainer to avoid losing it!)
4. Dry your diamond ring with a lint-free cloth.

**If your ring needs extra help, use a dental Water Pik to flush away small bit of grime. You can also use a wooden toothpick to very carefully push dirt away from the diamond and setting.

Cold Water Soak

• Prepare a small bowl of half cold water and half ammonia and soak your diamond in the solution for 30 minutes.
• Remove the diamond and gently tap around the circumference of the mounting with a softbrush. Place the ring in the solution for a second treatment.
• Rinse and drain on tissue paper.

Quick Method

• Spray or dip your diamond ring in Windex.
• Rinse with water and dry with a lint-free cloth.