Cleaning Diamond Jewellery
Diamond is a gemstone which glitters due to its high refractive index (2.417). Many times daily usage and contact with dirt, hand lotions, hairstyling products etc can make diamonds look dull and lifeless. If you find that your Diamonds are not sparkling and shiny as it could be, it needs cleaning.
The best choice for cleaning your precious diamond jewelry is by taking it to a jewelers shop to get it cleaned as they have special equipment for the purpose. Otherwise you can clean it at home. One of the gentle ways to clean diamond ring is by keeping the ring dipped in a warm solution of mild liquid detergent and water and clean it with a soft brush in the morning. Once cleaned rinse thoroughly and then wipe with a soft cloth. However, if the dirt is too stubborn or if there are other stones along with diamond it is best to get it cleaned by a jeweler.
How to clean Diamond jewelry at home?
How to clean Diamond jewelry at home? Here are some home remedies or tips for cleaning Diamond Jewellery and give it an extra sparkle.
- Soak the Diamonds in half a liter of cold water with 3 teaspoons of baking soda and stand it for 4 hours. After that wipe with a soft cloth.
- Soak a piece of cotton in methylated spirit and clean the diamond with it.
- Brush the diamond jewelry using tooth paste and then clean it with water.
- Rub piece of chalk on the diamonds and clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
- Keep the diamonds soaked in 4 teaspoons of gin for around half an hour and then rub it dry with soft chamois leather.
- Use a mixture of equal amounts of detergent powder and soda bicarb. Clean with a soft brush and wipe it clean with a soft velvet cloth.
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