How to Clean Diamonds
If diamonds are your best friends, treat them accordingly. Regular cleaning will keep your jewels sparkling.
Things You'll Need:
Dishwashing Liquid
Dishwashing Liquid
Toothbrushes
Small Bowls
Paper Towels
Paper Towels
Paper towels
Soapy Solution
Step
1
Take a small bowl and mix a small amount of mild dish detergent with warm water until sudsy.
Step
2
Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution.
Step
3
Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item.
Step
4
Rinse in warm running water.
Step
5
Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Ammonia Solution
Step
1
Take a small bowl and mix a solution of 6 parts water to 1 part ammonia.
Step
2
Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution.
Step
3
Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item.
Step
4
Pay special attention to the backs of stones and their mountings, areas that tend to collect dirt and oils.
Step
5
Rinse in warm running water.
Step
6
Pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
Tips & Warnings
For especially soiled diamonds, mix a solution of half cold water and half ammonia in a small bowl. Let the item soak in the solution for 30 minutes, then gently brush the item with a soft toothbrush. Rinse in warm running water and allow the item to air dry on paper towels.
Be sure to use the ammonia and ammonia-water solution only in a well-ventilated area, and avoid inhaling the ammonia solution directly.
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If diamonds are your best friends, treat them accordingly. Regular cleaning will keep your jewels sparkling.
Things You'll Need:
Dishwashing Liquid
Dishwashing Liquid
Toothbrushes
Small Bowls
Paper Towels
Paper Towels
Paper towels
Soapy Solution
Step
1
Take a small bowl and mix a small amount of mild dish detergent with warm water until sudsy.
Step
2
Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution.
Step
3
Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item.
Step
4
Rinse in warm running water.
Step
5
Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Ammonia Solution
Step
1
Take a small bowl and mix a solution of 6 parts water to 1 part ammonia.
Step
2
Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution.
Step
3
Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item.
Step
4
Pay special attention to the backs of stones and their mountings, areas that tend to collect dirt and oils.
Step
5
Rinse in warm running water.
Step
6
Pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
Tips & Warnings
For especially soiled diamonds, mix a solution of half cold water and half ammonia in a small bowl. Let the item soak in the solution for 30 minutes, then gently brush the item with a soft toothbrush. Rinse in warm running water and allow the item to air dry on paper towels.
Be sure to use the ammonia and ammonia-water solution only in a well-ventilated area, and avoid inhaling the ammonia solution directly.
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