How to Clean White Gold & Diamonds at Home

Clean your jewelry at home.

White gold and diamonds make a stunning combination that's beautiful in any form of jewelry. But over time, oil on your skin and environmental elements can dull your white gold and diamonds. You can take your pieces to a jeweler for a professional cleaning, or you can clean them at home, using supplies from your kitchen. Once completed, your jewelry will look shiny and new.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Measuring spoons
• Liquid dish detergent
• Water
• Old toothbrush
• Lint-free cloth

Instructions

1. 

   Measuring spoons come in handy when you're making a cleaning solution.

   Mix 1 tsp. dish detergent with 3 tsps. water in a bowl large enough to hold your jewelry.

2. 

   An old toothbrush makes a great cleaning tool.

   Use an old but clean toothbrush to scrub your white gold and diamond jewelry. Spend time scrubbing the insides of rings, as well as around the stones.

3. Soak especially grimy white gold and diamond jewelry in the cleaning solution overnight to remove oil, lotions and dirt.

4. 

   Use a cool-water rinse.

   Remove your jewelry from the solution and rinse with cool water.

5. Dry and buff your jewelry with a lint-free cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a paste of baking soda and water for quick, in-between cleanings.

• Wash and rinse jewelry away from the sink so nothing goes down the drain by accident.

References

• Ring Envy: How To Clean Your Engagement Ring