How to Care for and Clean Your Gold and Diamond Jewelry: A Complete Guide
Gold and diamond jewelry is much more than just an accessory — it represents meaningful moments and precious memories. To keep its brilliance and beauty over time, it’s essential to know how to care for it properly. In this guide, you’ll learn how to clean and maintain your jewelry safely so it always shines like the very first day.
Why It’s Important to Care for Your Gold and Diamond Jewelry
While gold and diamonds are durable, they’re not indestructible. Daily wear can cause scratches, dirt buildup, and a loss of shine. Makeup, sweat, perfume, and household chemicals can also affect the appearance of your pieces over time.
Taking proper care of your jewelry not only preserves its beauty but also its sentimental value, ensuring it can be passed down through generations as a timeless heirloom.
Common Mistakes When Cleaning Jewelry
Using harsh cleaners or abrasive materials that scratch gold.
Cleaning multiple pieces together, which can cause damage.
Exposing jewelry to chlorine, perfumes, or strong cleaning products that weaken the metal and dull the diamonds.
Common Mistakes When Cleaning Jewelry
Using harsh cleaners or abrasive materials that scratch gold.
Cleaning multiple pieces together, which can cause damage.
Exposing jewelry to chlorine, perfumes, or strong cleaning products that weaken the metal and dull the diamonds.
How to Clean Gold and Diamond Jewelry at Home
1. Regular Cleaning Routine
Mix warm water with a few drops of mild soap.
Soak the jewelry for 15–20 minutes.
Gently brush with a soft-bristle toothbrush.
Rinse with warm water and dry with a microfiber cloth.
2. Deep Cleaning (occasional use)
Add a teaspoon of ammonia to the soap and water solution.
Briefly soak the jewelry and gently brush.
Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Not recommended for jewelry with pearls or delicate gemstones.
Essential Tips to Keep Your Jewelry in Perfect Condition
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Avoid chemicals: Always remove your jewelry before applying perfume, creams, or cleaning products.
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Store it properly: Use soft pouches or individual jewelry box compartments to prevent scratches.
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Professional check-ups: Visit a jeweler once a year to check prongs and settings, and for a professional polish.
When to See a Professional
If your jewelry has visible scratches or loose stones.
To restore the original shine of gold through polishing.
To clean pieces with delicate stones such as emeralds, opals, or pearls.
Recommended Products
Microfiber jewelry polishing cloths.
Gentle cleaning solutions approved for gold and diamonds.
Velvet-lined jewelry cases with separate compartments.
Proper care and cleaning will not only extend the life of your gold and diamond jewelry but also preserve the emotions and memories they represent. With the right routine and regular professional maintenance, your pieces will continue to shine for years to come.
At by Julia Kurtin, we believe every jewel tells a story — and caring for it is the most meaningful way to protect its legacy.