How To Take Care of Your Diamond Jewellery 

Diamond jewellery is precious, whether it’s a diamond engagement ring, inherited jewels with sentimental value or a special gift. That’s why it’s so important to know how to take care of your diamond jewellery. In this article, we’ll look at how to correctly store and clean diamond jewellery and why looking after diamonds properly is so important.

Why it’s important to take special care of diamond jewellery

Diamond jewellery doesn’t just hold monetary value, it often holds great sentimental value too. Oftentimes, diamond jewellery is a family heirloom or a piece with great emotional meaning like an engagement ring or diamond necklace given as a token of love or to mark a special occasion.

Despite being one of the hardest natural substances on earth, diamonds do need to be taken care of properly. Everyday wear exposes diamond jewellery, such as diamond rings to pollutants that will dull a diamond’s shine and behaviours like sleeping, swimming, showering and household cleaning can all be bad for diamond jewellery.

That’s why it’s so important to take proper care of your diamond jewellery, paying special attention to storage and cleaning if you want your diamonds to maintain their sparkle and still be wearable for years to come.

How to store your diamonds

Diamond jewellery should be stored in a jewellery box and this should be kept in a cool, dry place in your home that is out of direct sunlight.

Ideally, your jewellery box should have a soft lining and have separate compartments or plenty of space so that your pieces aren’t stored too close together. A tightly packed jewellery box could lead to items becoming tangled or scratching each other. You should also wrap items individually if possible in a soft cloth.

If you have a diamond necklace or bracelet then be sure to fasten it before placing it in storage to reduce the risk of it getting tangled with other pieces or itself.

How to clean your diamond jewellery

When you wear jewellery regularly, layers of dirt and contaminants can build up on it from things as simple as lotions, perfume and makeup so it’s important to clean your diamond jewellery regularly at home.

You shouldn’t use any harsh chemicals or abrasives to clean jewellery, all you need is a bowl of warm, soapy water and a soft-bristled toothbrush such as a children’s toothbrush to gently buff away any dirt or residue.

You should then rinse with clean water but be sure to put the plug in the sink so you don’t lose your precious piece if you drop it! You can either leave your diamond jewellery to air dry or dry gently with a soft cloth made from a natural material such as cotton or linen that won’t scratch it.

Having your jewellery professionally cleaned

You can also have your jewellery professionally cleaned. This is especially recommended if the piece is particularly dirty (for example, a family heirloom that’s been stored incorrectly) or if the ring is in poor condition, with unstable claws or diamonds that move in their settings. However, all diamond jewellery regardless of condition will benefit from a professional yearly clean to keep it sparkling.