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Polishing Precious Troves: A Comprehensive Guide to Jewellery Cleaning

Just as the 'Diamond prices evolution' impacts the diamond industry, daily wear and external factors can impact the shine of your diamond jewellery. The beauty of your BAUNAT engagement ring or wedding ring may be slightly diminished over time due to common factors like skin oils, dust, cleaning solutions and even mere water, leaving a dull tarnish on your jewellery. Wondering how to clean diamond or gold at home without causing damage?

Let BAUNAT, your trusted Industry Expert, walk you through the process. 

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How Can I Keep My Diamond Jewelry Sparkling Clean at Home?

Just like diamonds themselves, your precious jewelry requires special care to maintain its brilliance. Over time, everyday factors like skin oils, dust, and water can diminish the sparkle of your BAUNAT pieces. Fortunately, you can safely clean your diamond jewelry at home using a simple method:

Mix lukewarm water with a small amount of ammonia, then soak your diamond ring for 10-30 minutes. Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush, taking care not to scratch the metal, and pat dry with a soft cloth.

For gold or silver that has oxidized, create a cleaning solution by lining a bowl with aluminum foil, adding salt or washing soda, and pouring in boiling water. Place your jewelry on top (not submerged in the salt) and soak for about 10 minutes before buffing with a soft cloth.

To protect your investment, remove jewelry during exercise, beach visits, and cleaning. Store pieces separately in soft-lined boxes to prevent scratches.

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How do I clean my BAUNAT jewellery safely at home? 

 

BAUNAT believes in assisting its valued Smart Luxury Consumer every step of the way. Just as we maintain a careful watch on diamond market trends, we want to ensure you know how to maintain your precious diamond jewellery. It's a delicate process but can be done securely using these four easy steps: 

 

  1. Combine a bit of ammonia with lukewarm water in a bowl. 

  1. Soak your diamond ring for around 10 to 30 minutes. 

  1. Carefully brush the diamond with a soft toothbrush, taking care not to scratch the precious metal. 

  1. Pat dry the ring using a soft cloth made for precious stones, or any other woven material. 

 

Watch our 2:23-minute video for a demonstration on how to keep your diamond ring clean and protected. As Maureen Joyce Connolly said, "Be a diamond. Flourish under pressure."

 

Can I handle cleaning oxidation from gold or other precious metals myself? 

 

Just like the meticulous work required to polish rough diamond into the dazzling gemstone that captivates us all, oxidation on gold or other precious metals can be handled at home. Though qualitative precious metals like those used by BAUNAT will not rust, they may exhibit some oxidation with exposure to air. Platinum, however, will not oxidize. To restore the gleam to your gold or silver jewellery, follow these six steps:

 

  1. Line a bowl with aluminium foil. 

  1. Spread a layer of salt or washing soda on the foil. 

  1. Fill the bowl with boiling water. 

  1. Place your oxidized jewellery gently into the water. 

  1. Let it soak for about 10 minutes before buffing gently with a soft cloth. 

  1. Repeat if necessary.

 

A word of caution with this method; ensure that your jewellery rests on top of the salt and is not submerged in it. Salt particles may get lodged in the intricate parts of your jewellery design and can be challenging to dislodge without potentially damaging your piece. If in doubt, opt for washing soda which dissolves more readily in water than salt.

Diamonds, known as the hardest material in the world yet susceptible to scratches, need protection. Safeguard your BAUNAT diamond ring with these six tips:

 

  1. Do not wear your diamond ring during exercise or swimming. 

  1. Safely store your ring when you visit the beach to protect it from greasy sunscreens, coarse sand, and oxidation from seawater. 

  1. Remove your ring before cleaning. 

  1. Store each piece of jewellery separately to prevent them from scratching each other. 

  1. Keep all your diamond jewellery in a soft fabric satchel or inside a soft-lined box, like the packaging it came in. 

  1. Avoid exposing your jewellery to air to prevent oxidation. 

 

Frequent home cleaning can maintain your jewellery's brilliance, but for an optimal sparkle, consider professional cleaning at least once or twice a year. Professional cleaning services can address issues such as stubborn dirt lodged in tiny crevices or minor scratches and indentations that require specialized equipment and cleaning supplies.

As the Industry Expert BAUNAT at the forefront of the Diamond Market, we continuously strive to empower clients with the latest diamond industry insights. We hope this article on maintaining the beauty of your diamond ring proves valuable, as understanding 'Diamond prices evolution' in the ever-changing precious stones trade. 

  • Stephanie Hesters

  • BAUNAT Antwerp

  • As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.

As the Head of Diamond Buying at BAUNAT, Stephanie has an extensive knowledge of the diamond and the evolution of diamond prices. Thanks to her broad product knowledge gained throughout her years at BAUNAT and the Diamond Foundation Course by De Beers, Stephanie advises our customers interested in the investment side of diamonds to optimize every investment. To support her skills she has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management together with her master’s in Communication.