How To: Clean a diamond ring

If your diamond ring has lost some its sparkle, it might time to clean it. Diamonds might be expensive, but you can easily clean them with simple household products. Follow the steps in this video and that rock will be shining again in no time!

Step 1: Soak
Soak the ring for 20 minutes in a mixture of 1 cup warm water and ¼ cup ammonia.

Step 2: Rinse
Rinse the ring in a solution of warm water with a splash of dishwashing liquid.

Step 3: Scrub gently
Gently scrub around the diamond and the ring with a toothbrush. Use the bristles of the toothbrush to clean hard-to-get-to areas around the diamond. Use toothpaste to scrub the diamond.

Step 4: Rinse
Rinse the ring thoroughly with warm water.

Step 5: Dry
Set the ring on a lint-free towel and let it dry.

Step 6: Show off
Show off your sparkling clean diamond.