How to Clean Your Heart in Diamond Jewelry
Remember the moment you first put on your Heart In Diamond jewelry? The joy of owning a truly one-of-a-kind piece was so rewarding. And because it will always be an original piece with so much meaning, you’ll cherish it for the rest of your life.
Whether you chose earrings, a pendant or a gorgeous ring, your Heart In Diamond jewelry dazzled you with its brilliance the moment you first laid eyes on it. Don’t you want to keep it looking brand new for your entire lifetime? The best—and simplest way to keep your memorial diamonds looking breathtakingly beautiful is with regular care.
Of course, you can take your diamond jewelry to a professional jeweler with specialized equipment to clean your items. But it’s also really easy to do at home—with sparkling results.
It’s natural for your diamonds to become dull
You might not be aware of this, but by simply wearing your jewelry normally every day as most people do, the diamonds attract minute layers of debris, skincare residue and oil. We don’t want that, since dirty jewelry is a breeding ground for bacteria. While it’s not severe, it could cause skin irritation, so that’s cause enough to begin learning how to clean your jewelry at home.
One of the reasons your diamonds become dingy so easily is the (not so well-known) fact that the diamond mineral itself has a natural propensity for attracting oily substances. It’s part of their chemical makeup to be a grease magnet. But we can remedy that effectively in no time.
Time to clean your Heart In Diamond jewelry
To care for your fine diamond jewelry at home, the simpler the better is the rule. Assemble your diamond cleaning tools prior to starting this pleasant task. You’ll need;
- A soft clean (lint free if possible) cloth
- A bowl of very warm water
- Mild dishwashing liquid
- A soft bristled baby toothbrush -or- a tiny single-use travel toothbrush
Initially, place your item to be cleaned in the ‘nearly-hot’ bowl of water. Let it soak for several minutes. After 15-20 minutes, depending on how dirty you think your item is, remove it and take a good look at it on the undersides and where the prongs are. Refresh your very warm water and add a teaspoon or two (depending on the size of the bowl) of dishwashing liquid. Now is the time to get in there with that toothbrush and begin loosening up the build-up dirt that has dulled the sparkle of your jewelry.
After checking your piece now, if it looks good, give it a thorough rinse in warm water. Let it completely dry on a clean cloth. Resist the urge to put it right back on. Drying it thoroughly prevents it from attracting grime or dust while it’s still damp.
Easy does it
The reason we recommend a soft bristled baby toothbrush –or-even better, one of those small disposable travel (single use) toothbrushes is because of their size. The smaller the brush head, the better chance you have of reaching into all those tiny crevices where grime hides. As long as your brush is soft and the dishwashing liquid is mild, you are safe to give it a thorough scrub.
What not to use
When cleaning your fine Heart In Diamond jewelry, you may think that a stronger solution will do a much better job than mild preparations. But not so fast! We caution against ever using various household cleaners like those containing acetone, bleach, or chlorine. Such harsh chemicals can wreak havoc on the precious metals in your jewelry.
On that same note, Also, stay clear of any type of abrasive products including powdered cleaners, even toothpaste, or household baking soda, all of which will easily scratch the surface of your gold settings, rendering the metal dull.
Carefully inspect your cleaned jewelry
After your cleaned jewelry has dried it’s time to check the stones to see if any have become loosened from their prongs or setting during regular wear. If so, you’ll want a professional jeweler to tighten the prongs or make any other adjustments that keep your diamond secure in its mounting before wearing it again.
By following these easy to accomplish guidelines for keeping your Heart In Diamond jewelry looking its very best, you’ll keep enjoying it for years to come, while gathering lots of compliments along the way.