Can you clean diamonds with toothpaste?

Diamonds are too hard to scratch with toothpaste, but the paste can scratch the metal setting. Use dish soap instead.

Does vodka clean diamonds?

It can work as a quick dip. The alcohol dissolves oils. But soap and water is more effective and cheaper.

No, but avoid hand lotion with the ring on. Lotion is the biggest enemy of diamond sparkle.

If home cleaning doesn't restore sparkle, or if the setting feels loose, visit a jeweler. Annual professional cleaning and inspection is recommended.

Jewelry

Your diamond ring will sparkle like the day you got them with the right cleaning technique. Here's the safe way that jewelers recommend.

1
Soak in warm soapy water
Mix a few drops of Lemon Glow Dish Soap in warm water. Soak the diamond ring for 20-30 minutes.
2
Brush around the setting
Use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush around and under the diamond, where dirt and lotion accumulate and block sparkle.
3
Rinse thoroughly
Rinse under warm water. Work over a bowl with a strainer so you don't lose the ring down the drain.
4
Dry and admire the sparkle
Pat dry with a lint-free cloth. The diamond should immediately sparkle more as clean facets reflect light properly.

TIPThe area under the diamond (the pavilion) is where most dirt accumulates. This is what kills sparkle. Brush there.
TIPClean your diamond ring every 2 weeks if worn daily. Hand lotion, soap, and skin oils coat the stone surprisingly fast.
TIPDiamonds attract grease. Every time you touch the stone, your finger oils reduce its brilliance.

XUsing abrasive cleaners that can scratch the metal setting or loosen prongs.
XCleaning a diamond ring with chlorine bleach, which damages the metal alloy in the setting.
XUsing ultrasonic cleaners on diamonds with inclusions or treatments, which can worsen internal flaws.

Every 2 weeks for daily wear. Clean before special events for maximum sparkle.