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Tips To Clean Diamond Ring At Home

When we get a sparkling diamond ring, it adds to the beauty of the fingers. We only tend to make the diamonds look shiny and perfect on the fingers. However, after a span of time, the diamond ring starts losing its shine. A lot of people think that the diamond is not real and visit the shop again.

However, it is normal for the diamond jewellery to lose its shine. A lot of dirt can bring down the charm of the stones. Moreover, frequent wear can make the diamond ring look dirty.

So, you basically need to clean the diamond ring and make it shine like new. Instead of wasting money by giving it to a goldsmith, you can try some home remedies. Simple ingredients like soap water, club soda, ammonia etc can be used to clean a diamond ring at home. However, do not use these tips to clean other metals or stones like pearl, gold or ruby.

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Tips To Clean A Diamond Ring At Home:

Tips To Clean Diamond Ring At Home

Soap Water: This is one of the simplest tips to clean your wedding ring or any other diamond ring at home. Firstly, remove the visible impurities that get accumulated on the back of the ring due to sweat, dirt and grime. Use a tooth pick or a safety pin to remove the dirt. Follow this tip to clean the diamond ring before using the procedures mentioned below. Now soak the diamond ring in soap water for 10 minutes. Use a toothbrush to clean the dirt and bring back the lost shine of the stone.

Ammonia: You can also use ammonia to clean the diamond ring at home. Ammonia not only removes the dirt and dust particles that gather in between the rings, but also makes the diamonds shine bright like new. Combine 1 part of ammonia with 3 parts of water in a small bowl. Soak the diamond ring in the bowl and swirl with a tooth pick for not more than 10 minutes. If the ring still looks dirty, use a soft bristled toothbrush to clean the ring. Take out the ring and wash with warm water. Dry and polish with a lint-free cloth.

Dish Washing Liquid: Frequent wear of ring can lead to the deposit of grease and oil which affect the shine of the stone. So, soak the diamond ring in water and dish washing liquid solution for not more than 8-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth.

Try these tips to clean your 'oh so lovely' diamond ring at home and make it shine like new always!

Story first published: Thursday, February 20, 2014, 17:13 [IST]
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