How to Care For and Clean Your Diamond Earrings

Whether you diamond earrings were a gift from a loved one or a treat to yourself, it is important to take good care of your diamonds so they stay looking their best.

Everyday Substances Dull Your Diamonds

Cosmetics, soap, cooking oils and even the natural oils from your skin can cause your diamonds to look dull. As your diamonds begin to look duller, they will appear to be less brilliant and smaller because they will reflect less light.

However, by regularly cleaning your diamond earrings, you can help your gemstones to look large, lustrous and light again so your jewellery continues to look as sparkling as the day you received it.

How to Clean Diamond Earrings

Clean the diamonds regularly by soaking them in a mild liquid detergent for a little while. Gently brush the diamond with a soft and small brush while it’s in the soapy suds before rinsing it thoroughly under water and carefully patting it dry with a soft cloth.

Special jewellery cleaning products are also available and 4Cs can offer you advice on which cleaning methods are best for your treasured piece of jewellery.

Tips on Caring for Your Diamonds

Don’t handle your diamonds too much or touch them too often with your hands – this will stop your own body oils dulling the diamond.

Store your diamond earrings carefully in the box so they are not next to each other – the diamonds can scratch each other if they are too close.

Keep the diamond away from chlorine bleach because this can cause damage to the setting.

Never wear your diamond jewellery while you are doing heavy work or cleaning the house.