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How to Clean a Diamond
Your hand doesn't sparkle like it used to, as your
diamond ring just doesn't sparkle anymore. Or your
earrings have lost their luster.
Even after a few days' wear, they can dull from lotions,
body oil and everyday dust and dirt. Regular cleaning
can keep your diamonds looking fresh and having that
just-from-the-jeweler brilliance all the time.
It's time to clean those diamonds. Worried about how
to do it. It simple really. Just follow these tips.
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Close the drain in the sink.
This eliminates the worry of loosing the ring
or earring down the drain by accident. |
2. |
Run some really hot water
into the sink and then soak the ring or earring
in it. |
3. |
If for some reason your jewelry
has become over the top grimy, one extra step
would be to soak it in rubbing alcohol or
vodka for a few minutes to remove that initial
greasy film. Then put it back into the hot
water for 10 minutes before going to the next
step. |
4. |
Fill a small dish, such as
a dessert dish, with window cleaner. |
5. |
Take the jewelry from the
hot water and put it into the dish containing
the window cleaner. Allow the ring or earring
soak for at least 10 minutes in the cleaning
liquid. |
6. |
Dip an old toothbrush in window
cleaner and scrub ring or earring thoroughly
for several minutes. |
7. |
Refill the sink with hot water
and soak the ring or earring for a few minutes
longer. |
8. |
Continue scrubbing with the
toothbrush, now under a flow of hot water.
I still recommend having the sink drain in
place. |
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Rinse well under hot water.
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Repeat, if necessary, until
you achieve a brilliant shine |
11. |
After the final rinse, polish
and dry the jewelry piece with a smooth, lint-free
cloth or chamois. |
12. |
Enjoy the sparkle of your
diamond! |
A Few Final Tips
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Use the hottest water you can stand - wear rubber gloves to avoid burning your hands. |
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Make sure to have your ring's prongs examined regularly. Sometimes toothbrush bristles can loosen the prongs a bit. |
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Some folks simply use dishwashing liquid instead of the window cleaner, but I've found the window cleaner to give the brightest sparkle back to my diamonds |
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