Caring for Your Diamond Jewelry
Diamonds are forever, as long as you take good care of them!
Overview
To keep a diamond ring sparkling, soak it for 10–20 minutes in warm water with mild dish soap, gently brush around the setting and prongs, rinse, and dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid chlorinated pools and hot tubs, harsh chemicals, and touching the diamond with bare fingers, since skin oils dull the sparkle. Even though diamonds are very hard, a sharp impact can chip them, so remove your ring for sports and chores. Have it professionally inspected and cleaned at least once a year — Mead Jewelers in Enid offers complimentary inspections.
Key facts
- Clean a diamond by soaking 10–20 minutes in warm water with mild dish soap, then brushing the setting and prongs.
- Avoid chlorinated pools, hot tubs, and harsh chemicals, which can damage metal and loosen stones.
- Skin oils dull a diamond’s sparkle, so try not to touch the stone directly.
- Diamonds are hard but not indestructible — a sharp impact can still chip them.
- Store each piece separately in a soft pouch or lined box to prevent scratching.
- Mead Jewelers in Enid offers complimentary diamond inspection and cleaning.
Diamond Jewelry Care: Keep Your Brilliance
Diamonds are known for their exceptional durability, but even the hardest gemstones need care to stay brilliant. With a few smart habits, you can keep your diamond rings, earrings, and necklaces sparkling for generations. Looking for general jewelry care? See our Jewelry Care guide.
How to Clean Diamond Jewelry
- Mix warm water with a drop of mild dish soap in a small bowl.
- Soak your diamond jewelry for 10 to 20 minutes to loosen dirt and oils.
- Brush gently with a soft toothbrush, especially underneath the setting and around prongs.
- Rinse under warm running water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.
- After cleaning, inspect each piece for loose stones or worn prongs.
Pro Tip
While diamonds are incredibly hard, a sharp blow (especially to corners or edges) can chip or fracture them. Always remove diamond jewelry before playing sports, cleaning, or using harsh chemicals. Have your settings checked by a professional once a year. Need a checkup? Make an appointment for a complimentary inspection.
Diamond Care: Do's
- Clean your diamonds regularly to keep them brilliant.
- Remove diamond jewelry before hands-on activities, swimming, or using cleaning products.
- Store each diamond piece separately in a soft velvet pouch or lined box—diamonds can scratch other jewelry.
- Have your jewelry checked and professionally cleaned at least once a year. Book a cleaning.
Diamond Care: Don'ts
- Don’t wear diamond jewelry in pools or hot tubs—chlorine can damage both metal and stone.
- Don’t touch diamonds with your fingers, as oils can dull their shine.
- Don’t assume diamonds are indestructible—protect against chips and impact.