Clean it regularly
Everyday oils, lotion and grime are what really dull a diamond's sparkle. Soak your piece in warm water with a drop of mild dish soap for 20–30 minutes, gently brush behind the stone with a soft toothbrush, rinse, and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. A quick clean once a week keeps it bright.
Everyday habits
- Remove your ring for gardening, the gym, cleaning and swimming — chlorine can damage precious metal
- Apply lotion, perfume and makeup before putting your jewellery on
- Handle the band, not the stone — fingerprints on the diamond dull its sparkle
- Avoid harsh chemicals, and skip ultrasonic cleaners on older or fragile settings
Store it safely
Keep each piece separately, in a soft pouch or a lined compartment. Diamonds are hard enough to scratch your other jewellery — and one another — so never let them jostle together in a drawer.
Have it checked once a year
Ask a jeweller to inspect the setting and prongs annually to make sure your centre stone is held securely. A loose prong is far cheaper to fix than a lost diamond.
Lifetime care from Renaissance
- Complimentary professional cleaning & inspection
- Our Lifetime Free Upgrade on your centre diamond
- Renaissance Care for repairs, resizing and re-finishing