Once you have made a jewellery purchase, the secret to keep your new piece looking its best is to keep it clean. So many people don’t think about this important fact.
Avoid ultrasonic cleaning and jet sprays as this may loosen stones in settings or damage them..
Diamonds - Your diamond jewellery should be cleaned a couple of times a week to keep it looking like new. Simply apply warm soapy water with a toothbrush to get in under the settings where the dirt accumulates. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth. This only takes a few minutes at most.
Coloured Stones - Like diamonds, coloured stones can be cleaned with warm soapy water. However, care must be taken with emeralds, as certain cleaners may react with the treatments many emeralds undergo when facetted.
Larger pale stones, like aquamarines, require regular cleaning because trapped dirt diminishes their brilliance.
