the 4 worst ways to clean your diamond rings
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• Get it appraised by an independent jewelry appraiser
• Store it in a safe place• Remove it when handling harsh
chemicals to avoid tarnish
CARING FOR YOUR RING
Unfortunately, there are many harmful at-home remedies that many
people use to clean their rings.
To keep your ring in pristine condition, avoid the following at-home cleaning methods:
Toothpaste, especially whitening toothpaste, is abrasive and can scratch your diamond very easily.
TOOTHPASTE
If you’re going to use a toothbrush to clean your ring, make sure it’s soft and unworn. Old toothbrushes that are stuff bristled could do more harm than good.
OLD, STIFF TOOTHBRUSHES
Baking soda and cleaning agents contain harsh, abrasive chemicals that can easily scratch and damage your ring, as well as remove oils from the porous minerals from the stone.
BAKING SODA &CLEANING AGENTS
Using bleach to clean a diamond ring can dissolve the metals and cause your stones to fall out.
BLEACH
To protect your diamond rings and fine jewelry, make sure you are avoiding these bad at-home
cleaning remedies.
Remember, only clean your ring with water and soap or take it to a
professional.