How to Clean Diamond Earrings
Don't let dirt and grime dull the sparkle of your precious diamonds! Designed to last, your jewelry should be worn and enjoyed for a long time. There is, however, some wear and tear that can damage gold, platinum, and diamonds.
Your fine jewelry,
especially your earrings, should be cleaned and inspected regularly. It is possible for small stones to come out of designs that contain multiple small diamonds, such as pavé items. The key to years of worry-free enjoyment is to address problems before they worsen with these more intricate and delicate earring styles.
Brilliance Double Halo Diamond Earrings
It is important to give your diamond earrings an at-home cleaning every now and then to preserve their brilliant and captivating appearance. They are a timeless,
classic addition to any jewelry collection. So what is the best way to clean diamond earrings for optimum beauty?
With our quick and easy guide to cleaning diamond earrings at home, you can bring back your diamonds to life and keep them as dazzling as possible. Here are some common rules and guidelines to help protect your unique treasures.
How Often Should You Clean Diamond Earrings?
Simon G LE4548 1.51ctw Diamond Hoop Earrings
To prevent oil and dirt buildup on your diamond earrings, we recommend cleaning them once a month, especially if you wear them frequently. We would also recommend getting your diamond earrings cleaned and inspected at least once a year by a professional jeweler.
How to Safely Clean Your Jewelry At Home
- In a bowl, combine warm water and soap. For your solution, standard dish soap is the best choice.
- Let your diamond earrings soak in your bowl for at least 20 minutes.
- Brush your earrings gently with a fine-bristled brush after removing them.
- Water should be used to rinse your jewelry. If your water is hard use filtered water. *Whenever you are holding your earrings over the sink, be sure to plug it so that it does not fall down the drain!
- To dry your jewelry, use a soft cloth or let it air dry. You should not use paper towels to dry jewelry, as they can scratch the precious metal.
- If you feel like your jewelry is still a bit dirty, simply repeat steps 1 through 5.
The jewelry cleaning industry offers several excellent products and systems.
- Be sure to check the label of the cleaning product before using it on your earrings.
- Although ultrasonic cleaners work well, be careful as the vibrations can loosen gemstones. It is safer to use vibra-sonic devices at home because they are less powerful.
- If used correctly, steam cleaners can also produce excellent results, but they may dislodge or loosen stones in your diamond earrings. Make sure to use as directed to avoid any mishaps.
Here at Whiteflash, we are always happy to provide recommendations on suitable products if you need them. Our friendly team is just an email, chat or call away.
General Diamond Earring Care & Cleaning Tips
8 Prong Martini Diamond Earrings
You can have confidence in the performance of your jewelry by cleaning and inspecting it regularly, and you can spot problems in advance that may require professional assistance.
Keeping your treasures safe can be as simple as following these common-sense guidelines.
- It is best to avoid wearing diamond earrings while engaging in activities likely to cause excessive wear and tear such as working out at the gym, hiking or swimming.
These kinds of activities may damage your jewelry, or make it so dirty that it will need professional cleaning to bring back the sparkle.
- In the case of diamond earrings, it is best to avoid wearing them where they might come in contact with harsh chemicals (e.g. some hair care products)
- Diamond studs with professional jewelry backs will be secure however chlorine in a swimming pool can degrade gold alloys, so it is important to remove your diamond earrings before going in the water - just to be safe!
- Earrings, whether studs, hoops or drops, should be stored carefully when they are not used to prevent contact with other jewelry. It is possible for diamonds to scratch anything, including other diamonds. It is ideal to store jewelry in specially designed containers. Separate the items nicely in soft compartments or wrap them in soft cloths to keep them protected.
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How to Look After Your Precious Metals
When worn normally,
gold and platinum are both susceptible to scratches and abrasions. Although platinum is more durable in the long run,
14k and 18k gold products are actually harder and more scratch-resistant.
Almost all white gold products are plated with rhodium to enhance their white luster and shine. For white gold diamond earrings to remain bright and shiny, periodic re-plating may be necessary based on wear conditions, lifestyle, and body chemistry.
Be sure to take off all jewelry before you go to sleep, including diamond jewelry. Since diamonds are very durable and may not cause discomfort, many people believe wearing diamond studs or
diamond engagement rings to sleep is okay.
Sleeping in diamond earrings, however, can damage them. The danger of damage to diamonds if worn to bed is very low, but precious metals are a different story. The pressure you exert on precious metals while you sleep may cause your earrings to loosen their prongs, bend their posts, or loosen their backings.
Consider Insurance to Protect Your Pieces
A jewelry insurance policy provides great peace of mind to many customers who want to protect their fine jewelry investment.
While Whiteflash does not sell insurance, we have years of experience with and recommend
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co, a leading specialist in the field. They provide all-risk insurance coverage for theft, loss, and damage.
Our clients can get quotes and apply for coverage conveniently through a link on our
jewelry insurance page and at the time of purchase. Whiteflash is also a full-manufacturing jeweler and can perform any service you may need to maintain or repair your fine jewelry, be sure to send us a message and we’d be happy to help.