Diamond earrings are easy to get dirty and turn lusterless, so we should often clean them to make sure that they are still brilliant and shining whenever we wear them. Cleaning diamond earrings is not difficult, turn to jewelers’ is an easy choice but not convenient. So the following are some advice on how to clean diamond earrings at home. Enjoy yourself!
1?In a small Tupperware dish, or small cereal bowl, fill 2 parts water and microwave on high for about one minute (almost to a boil).
2?Add 2 parts ammonia, or household glass cleaner to the heated water. This is your diamond cleaning solution.
3?Gently place the diamond into cleaning solution for approximately 1.5 minutes, or until water has cooled to the touch.
4?Carefully remove from the solution.Lift it by the post and not the diamond itself. For added cleaning, use a toothbrush to gently wipe away lotion, hair gel, or hair spray buildup on the lower side of the diamond.
5?After removing from cleaning solution, lay the earrings on a dry paper towel and let sit for at least five minutes. Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth and they will air dry just beautifully. The ammonia – or glass cleaner helps this process and yields a beautiful, "brand-new" look for your diamond stud earrings.
Good tips for you:
1?Never touch diamonds, diamond stud earrings, or gemstones with your fingers. Diamonds have a natural affinity for grease and oil, primarily due to their hardness. Although this cleaning process is very simple, consult with professionals on the subject of ongoing inspection of your diamond stud earrings.
2?Use this same method to clean any diamonds you might own, whether they are rings or pendents.
3?Buy special diamond solutions at any jewelery store and dip the diamonds into the solution. Follow the directions on the bottle.
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