They say diamonds are forever, and a girl’s best friend, so why not make your best friend twinkle and sparkle? You won’t believe how lovely your diamond ring will look after you try this easy trick for How to Clean Your Diamond Ring at Home!

Be sure to also try these genius tips for How to Get a Ring Off a Swollen Finger!

Person holding a diamond ring above flowers.

How to Clean Diamond Ring

Got a diamond ring? Have you cleaned it lately?? You’re going to LOVE this easy trick from my jeweler for how to clean your diamond ring at home and make it sparkle!

Suzana writes: "That's a GREAT trick! My jeweler told me to do that, too."

After all these years, I still adore my diamond engagement ring.

I’ll never forget that day when my sweet hubby proposed overlooking the twinkling lights of the Seattle skyline, and how that gorgeous ring seemed to just sparkle and glisten in the light with every twist and turn.

Well guess what… this simple cleaning hack will make your ring sparkle just as bright as it did that first day you put it on your finger! I mean come on… they’re a girl’s best friend, right?

So let’s show our pretty stones some love, shall we?

So are you ready to make your ring shine and dazzle? It’s time for another easy Homemade Cleaner hack!

Here’s the secret to keeping your diamond sparkling…

How Often Should I Clean My Diamond Ring?

So… can you clean your diamond ring too much?

Now if you’re wondering how often should I clean my diamond ring, well… I like to clean mine at least once or twice a month.

Diamonds are extraordinarily strong and sturdy, and can handle a good regular cleaning.

Plus… who wants a ring full of gunk and germs on their hand? Eeks!

So go on and work it into your schedule… it will hardly take any time, and you can multitask while it soaks. The sparkly bling factor when you’re done is always an added bonus!

DIY Jewelry Cleaner Tips

Now this trick doesn’t just work for diamond rings, it works great on other jewelry, too!

Here are some other pieces recommended by my jeweler…

  • Diamond Engagement Rings
  • Wedding Rings – Gold, White Gold or Platinum
  • Ruby Rings
  • Diamond Stud Earrings (with Gold or Platinum Posts)
  • Diamond Tennis Bracelets

Just don’t try this method on your costume jewelry, because pieces are often prone to tarnishing and corrosion, so you want to avoid getting them wet.

Homemade Jewelry Cleaner Reviews

Toothbrush, Dawn soap, and a jar.

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Diamond Jewelry Cleaner Hack…

Dana writes: “My jeweler told me that’s how they clean their diamonds.”

Susan writes: “Thank you for this. This worked beautifully”

Suzana writes: “That’s a GREAT trick! My jeweler told me to do that, too.”

Dee writes: “I recently did this with my sterling silver that I wear daily. They came out nice.”

Homemade Jewelry Cleaner Ingredients

You’ll just need these 4 items to make your ring dazzling again…

  • Blue Dawn Dish Soap
  • Warm Water
  • Soft Bristle Toothbrush
  • Small Jar or Glass

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Why Should I Use Blue Dawn Dish Soap?

Ring in a bowl of soapy water.

It’s simple… the blue Dawn is just more powerful at cutting through grease and gunk, while also being gentler on your jewelry.

Any orange or lemon varieties may contain citric acid, which can be harsher on certain metals.

How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home

1: Add approx. 10 drops of Dawn Dish Soap to a small glass or jar, then fill with warm (not hot) water.

2: Remove your ring, and gently place it in the jar, and allow to soak for 15 minutes. (This will help loosen up the dirt and grime.)

3: Are you wondering how do you clean under a diamond ring? That’s where the toothbrush comes in!

4: After 15 minutes, remove your ring from the water, and brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Make sure to scrub well around the prongs that hold your diamond in place. Also be sure to scrub the bottom of the diamond where the light will hit and bounce off of it.

5: After scrubbing with a toothbrush, gently rinse your ring with water. (making sure a sink stopper is in place to cover the drain.)

6: Allow your ring to air dry for at least 15 minutes, and you’re done! So how easy was that? Now watch your pretty ring sparkle!

Person holding a diamond ring.

More Jewelry Care Tips from Jewelers

Gregg writes: “Yes! Also consider do not use baking soda… it is an abrasive.

I have 9.5 years experience as a bench jeweler…use either Dawn, ammonia (lemon helps the smell), and even window cleaner… lightly brush with a toothbrush then rinse with water.

You can use compressed air to remove anything embedded.”

Deb writes: “My father had a jewelry store for over 30 years. He always cleaned jewelry with a solution of Mr Clean.

You can soak rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets in this and use a baby tooth brush to get out the stubborn stuff.”

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So now that you know how to clean your diamond ring, take a few minutes to go check out more fun tips and tricks below…

DIY Jewelry Organizer

Are your rings and necklaces scattered all around? Or are you having a hard time find a match to your favorite pair of earrings?

There’s nothing worse than not being able to find your favorite pair of earrings when you’re getting ready in a hurry! Right?

Well, don’t worry… I’ve got the EASIEST trick ever!

This jewelry organization trick is such a game changer!

Simply use an ice cube tray to keep your rings, studs, hoops and more organized in their own little spots!

It’s super frugal, and works like a charm!

Thanks to frugal friend Beth for sharing this fun tip!

Jewelry in a blue ice cube tray.

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So have you tried this trick yet for how to clean your diamond ring?

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About Heidi Miller

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34 Comments

  1. Molly Pisula says:

    Just tried this! My rings are super sparkly again! Thanks for the great tip.

    1. Heidi says:

      I’m so glad to hear your rings are sparkling again, Molly! I love this simple little jewelry cleaning hack!

  2. Zadok says:

    Thank you for sharing this easy and simple way to clean diamond rings! I appreciate it!

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the jewelry cleaning tip! 🙂

  3. Haseen says:

    Heidi,
    You saved some money by sharing this such an easy diy tip.
    Thank you!
    Need to get some Dawn liquid now.

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome! It really does work so well when cleaning rings!

  4. Olivia Smart says:

    Thank you for your advice to clean your diamond ring using some dish soap and some warm water with a toothbrush. I’ve been wondering how to clean the diamond ring my husband bought for me for Christmas. I’ll have to keep this in mind for when it starts to get a little bit dirty.

    1. Heidi says:

      You’re very welcome, Olivia! It really is such a simple trick, and makes such a difference!

  5. Judee says:

    This is such a great idea that I can’t wait to try it. So easy and Iv’e got the Dawn. and a toothbrush!

    1. Heidi says:

      That’s wonderful, Judee! Have fun cleaning your ring! 🙂

  6. Nina Paul says:

    Thanks for sharing this great tip. I used this method of cleaning and it did really worked. . Cleaning my diamond ring would have cost me if I went to a jeweller.

    1. Heidi says:

      I’m so glad to hear it worked well for you, Nina!

  7. Danielle says:

    What a great tip! I’m going to clean mine today!

    1. Heidi says:

      That’s so great, Danielle! I was just thinking last night that it’s time to clean mine again, too! 🙂