The engagement ring cleaning guide that’ll help keep your sparkler, sparkling
It’s important to know how to clean diamond rings because, really, there are few things more mesmerising than watching your engagement ring sparkle and dance in the light. And it's only natural to want to maintain that bling! And while you can always take your engagement ring to a jeweller for professional cleaning, can you also give it a polish at home too?
Engagement Ring Cleaner Guide: How Often Should You Do It?
You should take your engagement ring to a jeweller for a deep clean (more on that later), about once a year or ahead of a special occasion. But for everyday build-up, it’s handy to know how to clean your engagement ring at home yourself. If you want to keep on top of product build-up, jewellers recommend doing a quick clean once or twice a month.
Soap and Water. The best way to clean a diamond ring, regardless of what your ring’s setting and/or metal type, is plain soap and water. To make the solution, get a small bowl and add warm water and basic dishwashing soap. Soak your ring for about 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how dirty it is. If you need to remove a substance such as hairspray, lotion, makeup, or perfume, use a very soft toothbrush to remove any residue. Rinse the ring under warm running water and repeat if necessary.
Using chlorine or other harsh chemicals, even some certified jewellery cleaners, can damage the engagement ring. It’s important to rinse your ring thoroughly after cleaning, to properly remove any soapy residue.
This guide above will work for any hard, precious stones like diamonds, emeralds, rubies, or sapphires. If you have a softer stone like a pearl or opal, talk to your jeweller about how to clean that safely.
There are lots of home cleaning solutions that are often thrown around on social media, such as using Coke, baking soda, toothpaste, vinegar, or even bleach to clean your ring. Many of these can actually scratch or damage the stone or metal, so don’t take risks when a simple bottle of dish washing liquid will do the trick.
Take Care of your Engagement Ring
Most engagement rings can withstand day-to-day activities like washing the dishes or going to the gym. But if you’re doing things like gardening or heavy cleaning, it’s a good idea to wear gloves or remove your ring. Likewise, for certain activities and sports, it’s safer if you remove your ring, not only for the ring itself but for your finger too!
If you take your ring off regularly or for long periods of time, store it in a dry, fabric lined box or soft pouch, and make sure it’s clean before you store it.
If your ring has any major knocks (or any stones feel wobbly), take it off immediately and store it in its box. Take it to the jeweller to check that the stones are intact and secure in the setting.
There you have it! Keep your Engagement Ring looking as sparkly as the day it was placed on your finger with this easy to follow cleaning guide! But if you would like an expert to look after your ring for you, why not get in touch with our experts at Custom & Co. They have been in the jewellery game since 2014, and so they know exactly how to handle precious stones and metals.
If you haven’t yet got your engagement, or wedding rings, the Custom & Co team can also design and craft premium custom-made wedding rings and high-quality jewellery. All from their base in Maidstone, Kent, and at Bluewater. They offer a superior level of choice, the expertise of professional craftspeople and excellent aftercare services. There’s really no better place to create and cherish a meaningful piece of jewellery.