Cleaning gemstones and diamonds might sound fairly easy, but you have to be careful not to harm the stone or the setting. Attempting to use the wrong method or cleaning solution could quickly harm the shine of your stone, leaving it dull and unflattering to the eye.

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How to Clean Your Gems & Diamonds
Cleaning gemstones and diamonds might sound fairly easy, but you have to be careful not to harm the
stone or the setting. Attempting to use the wrong method or cleaning solution could quickly harm the
shine of your stone, leaving it dull and unflattering to the eye.
Here are some important cleaning tips that will help preserve the longevity of your jewels:
Soft Brushes for Hard Gems
A popular tool of choice is a soft-bristle tooth brush. The brush must be soft; otherwise, you might do
more harm than good to your stone or setting. A hard-bristle brush might even damage the metal
holding your gems and diamonds. Better not chance it. To clean your jewelry, get a warm bowl of water
and scrub with a few drops of ordinary liquid dish detergent.
Regular Glass Cleaner
One very popular cleaning method among jewelers is to simply wipe down your gems with regular
household glass cleaner. The cleaner quickly removes oil and dirt while leaving behind a vibrant shine.
Wear rubber gloves if you don't want to get the scent on your skin.
A few ways to remove grime your jewelry with window cleaner:
1. Fill a bowl with lukewarm, soapy water and let your jewelry soak. If you use a sink, use a plug or
drain stopper so your precious gems don't accidentally spiral down into your home plumbing.
Transfer your jewelry into another bowl filled with glass cleaner for a few moments, and then
use your soft brush to wipe away any residual dirt. Rinse under water and let dry.
2. Simply spray the window cleaner onto your jewelry and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. If you are
allergic to any chemicals, you may want to avoid spraying them, as they will find their way onto
your skin.
Ultrasonic Cleaner
If you want to step it up a bit, baby your gems and diamonds with an ultrasonic cleaner. These devices
combine high-end technology and efficiency to provide unstoppable gem-scouring power! Bonus:
Ultrasonic cleaners are completely hands-off when it comes to grime. You won't even have to get your
hands dirty.

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Good Old-Fashioned Baking Soda
Baking soda has an amazing amount of cleaning uses, and can also get the grime off of your jewelry.
Combine the baking soda with water to create a paste, then use a soft brush to gently scrub your gems
and metals. Next, dry and polish the ring with a lint-free cloth and your jewelry will shine. (If your
jewelry is very dirty, a stronger chemical solution will get your diamonds and gems sparkling better.)
Ammonia Cleaner
If you use ammonia, you'll know that it is a very strong chemical — cut the solution with water.
Typically, one part ammonia to three parts water will make a safe solution that won't harm your jewelry.
More Tips
Lastly, don't throw your jewelry all together in a box. Store your treasures neatly in a jewelry box or
wrapped in soft cloth; diamonds and gems can easily scratch the metal in your rings, bangles, and
necklaces. Different gems and metals require different care; read all about your favorite gems and how
to clean them here. If you're nervous on how to properly clean jewelry at home, take it to a pro.
About the author:
Eva Viane works at the extraordinary, online-only jeweler Gemvara, located in Boston, MA. Gemvara
offers high-end, fully customizable jewelry hand-crafted by some of the world’s most talented jewelry
designers. Each piece is customized to the client’s choice of gems and metals. The style possibilities are
simply endless.