How to Clean Your Diamond Ring: A Step-by-Step Guide

So, your diamond ring’s gone from “bling” to “meh.” Maybe it’s coated in hand sanitizer residue (thanks, 2020 habits) or has a suspicious crust from that time you “helped” knead pizza dough. Before you panic-scroll through horror stories of lost stones and scratched bands, take a breath. Cleaning your diamond ring at home is easier than assembling IKEA furniture—and way less likely to end in tears.

Here’s the real-talk guide, tested by yours truly (and my butterfingered bestie who once dropped her ring down the garbage disposal… twice).

The Lazy Person’s 3-Ingredient Cleaner

(AKA: The “I Have Dish Soap and 10 Minutes” Method)

1. Mix: 1 cup warm water + a squirt of mild dish soap (Dawn works, but store-brand is fine—your ring isn’t judging).
2. Soak: Drop your ring in the mix for 15-20 minutes. Use this time to binge TikTok or question your life choices.
3. Scrub: Grab a soft toothbrush (not the one you use—please—a spare) and gently brush the band, prongs, and diamond’s underside. This is where crumbs of your soul (and last week’s burrito) hide.
4. Rinse: Use lukewarm water. Pro tip: Plug the sink first. Trust me.
5. Dry: Pat with a microfiber cloth. No tissues—they’re the enemy of sparkle.

Why it works: Dish soap cuts through grease, and warm water loosens grime. Easy peasy.

When Life Gets Gross: Tough Stain Hacks

• Lotion Buildup: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar. Soak for 30 mins. Scrub. Boom—no more sticky bling.
• Chlorine Drama: Pool day turned your band dull? Soak in a 50/50 water-ammonia mix for 10 mins. (Skip this if your ring has pearls or opals!)
• Mystery Crud: Baking soda paste (water + soda) works, but don’t go Hulk-mode. Gentle circles only—baking soda’s abrasive.

St Diamont PSA: Never use bleach, toothpaste, or boiling water. You’ll murder the metal and/or loosen prongs.

Ultrasonic Cleaners: Yay or “Hell Nah”?

These gadgety baths use sound waves to blast dirt. They’re great if:

• Your diamond has no fractures (check the GIA report).
• The setting is secure (no wobbly prongs).
• You’re not using it weekly (overkill, buddy).

For nervous nellies: Stick to the dish soap method. Your ring won’t know the difference.

When to Call the Pros (aka Us)

• Annual Checkup: Let us inspect prongs and polish scratches. Think of it as a spa day for your ring.
• Post-Apocalyptic Grime: If your ring survived glitter glue/cement/toddler “art,” we’ve got industrial-grade magic.
• You’re Just… Over It: Our ultrasonic cleaner + steam treatment costs less than your Starbucks habit.

The “Oops” List: What Not to Do

• Shower with it: Soap scum is a sneaky thief of sparkle.
• Lotion then ring: Apply creams first, then put your ring on. Your diamond isn’t a moisturizer fan.
• Sleep in it: Prongs snag sheets. Stones loosen. Nightmares ensue.

Why Bother? (Besides the Obvious)

A clean ring isn’t just pretty—it’s safe. Dirt can loosen prongs over time. Plus, a sparkly diamond = better light performance. Translation: It’ll blind haters at 50 paces.

St Diamont’s Final Tip: Clean your ring monthly. Or whenever your mom side-eyes it at dinner. Either way, you’ve got this.