| A diamond engagement ring is a symbol of love, | | | | 10 minutes. |
| devotion and a promise of a marriage and | | | | Remove the ring from the water solution and use |
| happiness. And it also probably one of the most | | | | a very soft brush to gently remove and dirt that |
| memorable moments in someone's lifethe sparkle | | | | is visible. Never use something that hard bristles |
| of the diamond will take your breath away after | | | | as this can damage and scratch the ring setting, I |
| viewing your engagement ring for the first time | | | | find babies toothbrush works fine as the bristles |
| and the many times afterwards. An engagement | | | | are soft and the head is small enough to get into |
| ring is something that will be worn for many | | | | tight cracks. If you don't have a baby toothbrush |
| many years and possible handed down to the | | | | a eyeliner brush should be able to get the job |
| next generation. So keeping it clean and free | | | | done. |
| from scratches is a must. | | | | Once you have removed any debris and dirt place |
| Because your engagement ring will be worn | | | | the ring back in the water to give it a final clean. |
| everyday products such as hair styling sprays, | | | | Remove the ring and rinse it well with warm |
| hand lotions and other house hold products can | | | | water then dry the ring with a lint free cloth.if you |
| cause the sparkle to fade and the ring its self | | | | are cleaning by the sink make sure that you |
| look dull so it's best that you keep the ring away | | | | cover the drain to avoid dropping and losing your |
| from these products as much as you can. Over | | | | ring in the drain. If you find that there is still some |
| time you may find that gunk and grime will build | | | | dirt or grim left on the ring try using a wooden |
| up behind the diamond making it look dirty and | | | | tooth pick to gently easy it away then rinse again |
| unattractive but don't worry it can be cleaned. | | | | and pat dry with a lint free cloth. Don't press to |
| right from the comfort of your own home. | | | | hard with the toothpick though or else you might |
| Although diamonds are one of the hardest | | | | have small pieces of wood stuck in between the |
| substances known to man they are often coated | | | | ring. |
| in a special substance to protect them and keep | | | | If you do decide to use a chemical solution to |
| their shine, Using abrasive substances and by | | | | clean your ring and your ring contains more than |
| brushing the diamond with something coarse could | | | | one type of gem stone, always use the solution |
| potentially remove this protective coating making | | | | that is designed for the less durable stone or you |
| the ring more susceptible to dirt and grime. | | | | could end up damaging the stone with the more |
| You may find there are many products you can | | | | abrasive and/or acidic solution. |
| buy to clean your diamond engagement ring | | | | The best way to keep you rings and jewelry |
| however this is not always needed. Although | | | | clean and looking good is |
| most of these products are cheap why waste | | | | *Remove them or wear protective gloves when |
| money on them if you got other products that | | | | you are using products that can damage them or |
| do the same thing laying around the house. | | | | working around the house. |
| Steps on Cleaning | | | | * Keep you diamonds and pearls separate, as |
| First remove the ring from your finger find a | | | | that diamond can scratch that pearl necklace. |
| small bowl and fill it with warm water and some | | | | * IF you can't keep jewelry separate wrap pieces |
| mild dish washing liquid, place your diamond ring in | | | | of jewelry in velvet, paper, or silk. |
| the solution and leave to soak for a few minutes, | | | | * To reduce greasy build-up on diamond jewelry |
| 2-3 minutes should be fine, but if using a not | | | | dip it in plain alcohol or vodka before soaking. |
| detergent soap you should let the ring soak for | | | | |