After receiving an engagement ring there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that your ring will always be beautiful. Among the precautions that you can take are several ways of caring for the diamond and setting. By being careful and taking care of your engagement ring, you can avoid any mishaps that may happen with a ring due to normal wear and tear.

When it comes to cleaning your diamond ring yourself, there are a couple of different ways to do it - especially if you do not have the time to get to a jewelry store to get it professionally cleaned. A detergent bath is easily prepared by filling a bowl with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild detergent; clean the piece with a soft toothbrush while immersed in the suds and rinse with running water. Dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Another option is a coldwater soak that you can prepare with equal parts of cold water and ammonia and soak the diamond jewelry for half an hour. Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and swish in the solution once more. Rinse in fresh water and pat dry with a soft and lint-free cloth.

Another method is simple to do at home, but requires you to purchase a quick-dip cleaning solution kit. Just follow the label instructions to clean your diamond jewelry. Lastly, you can take your pieces into a jewelry store where they can be cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner. This is a small machine that has a cup that fills with water and a mild soap. A high-frequency turbulence is created and cleans the jewelry piece inside the cup. This machine can also be purchased for use at home and you will need to read all of the directions and warnings before you try to clean any jewelry to avoid any accidental mishaps with your diamond pieces. Purchasing the machine for your personal use could be a wise investment if you have several jewelry pieces that you just never seem to be able to find the time to take in to get cleaned. Once you have cleaned your jewelry try to handle the jewelry at the edges so you can avoid smudging the jewelry immediately.

When it comes to cleaning and caring for your diamond engagement ring you have several options available to you. Aside from going into a jewelry store to get it cleaned professionally, you can do the cleaning at your home. Taking care and keeping your diamond jewelry clean will increase the longevity and appearance of the pieces.