You have received a beautiful piece of jewellery from your loved one and you want to keep it shiny and beautiful. Here are a few ways to keep the bling in your ring.

Doing the dishes can help!

Wearing your jewellery while doing the dishes makes it easier to keep your ring looking beautiful. The hot water and detergent help in the removal of any grime or buildup that has gotten in between your settings. If needed, soak a toothbrush in some hot water and then use it with a little hot water to remove dirt and grime from hard-to-reach areas. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing with hot water. Allow your jewellery to dry completely before wearing it again. But be careful - some detergents are harsh and can cause damage to plating on your jewellery. Make sure you pay attention to the chemicals in your washing up soap and check that they are safe for your jewellery.


To clean your earrings, engagement ring or other finely wrought jewellery

Make a solution of baking soda and warm water, soak them for a few minutes, and then rub them with a cloth or toothbrush. Pay special attention to the back of the earring, as this is where the majority of grime accumulates. If your piece is an intricate one, be sure to gently clean all the grooves and crevices and around any gemstone settings. Be cautious when rinsing earrings in the sink; if the drain is open or not plugged up, your gems may fall down the drain. It is a good idea to find a drain guard to stop accidentally dropped jewellery from being lost forever.

If you are wanting to clean silver jewellery that has become discoloured over time, pick up some silver polish and follow the directions on the container to the letter, or make your own concoction with tinfoil, baking soda, salt, and warm water to clean silver jewellery. Line the bottom of a large pan with aluminium foil, shiny side up. After that, place the jewellery in the pan so that it touches the foil. In the pan, combine the baking soda and salt. The amount of salt and baking soda you use will be calculated by how much water you use. Generally speaking, use about one tablespoon for every cup of water. After that, fill the pan with boiling water until the jewellery is completely saturated. Allow the jewellery to soak in the solution until the blemishes start to fade. Then, carefully remove the jewellery and pat it dry with a clean cloth.

Cleaning Machines -

It is also possible to purchase a special jewellery cleaning machine from places like Amazon. An ultrasonic cleaner uses plain tap water and millions of tiny bubbles to gently remove and dirt and grime from your jewellery, leaving it beautifully shiny and looking as good as new. Using a machine to clean your jewellery is a great way to avoid accidental damage due to an incorrect chemical solution or too rough scrubbing.


When in doubt, take your precious jewellery into any jeweller and they will be able to put it through an ultrasonic machine. This is a non-invasive procedure in which the jewellery is submerged in a solution and gently vibrated to loosen grime and dirt.