In general, rings tend to gather soap, dust, sweat, grit dirt, food particles, etc underneath the stones and they rings tend accumulate more dirt particularly if you're wearing it all the time. If you're the dirt, grim and oxidizations build up behind the stones, it can considerably weaken the setting that will make the ring lose its stones. In order to clean diamonds and other precious gem or stones, simply put them in diamond and jewelry cleaner or cleanser or any other original solution that is manufactured from a good trusted company; see that they are non acid based. You may gently scrub them to clean, once again see that you use a good quality jewelry cleaning brush or any other soft bristled cleaning brush designed especially for delicate jewelry. If its necessary scrub gently behind the stones also, it will help brighten up your stones magnificently! If you got any doubts in the cleaning procedures, read the 'Directions for Cleaning' which will be mentioned behind each original bottle.



When it comes to cleaning stones, you need to remember that even the strongest and hardest gem stone variety might be susceptible to damages, breakage and cracks; this is because most of the gem stones form as crystals that have directional hardness. If the gem stone is heavily included it may be slightly weaken. If you got an expensive ring set with any soft gem variety or with a stone, remove it before you start your house hold chores or any other work or exercise, always be cautious that you don't hit or knock your jewelry or gem on a solid surface. Even though diamonds are known to be the hard material, they might have a tendency to cleave in two when it is hit with great force. Similarly other precious stones like Sapphires and Rubies have strong tenacity but they might crack or chip if they are hit sharply.

Most of the gem stones are really hard when compared to metals; these gems can also scratch other gems and spoil the jewelry finish, hence never place them together or allow them to rub one another. Always think twice before using ultrasonic cleaner for gems. Some sapphires and diamonds will be okay to be used in an ultrasonic cleaner but other kind of gems might get damaged: if you got doubts, don't take chances just leave them out while cleaning especially these kinds of stones like Tanzanite, Emeralds, heavily included Rubies and also Opals. Materials like toothpaste shouldn't be used at all when it comes to polishing silver or gold rings, as toothpastes will carry baking soda or other ingredients that might be too harsh and even small amounts could cause serious damage.