What To Do if Your Diamond Jewellery Loses its Shine

Diamonds are known for their shine and sparkle, but even the most dazzling gemstone can start to look dull over time. Everyday wear, exposure to hand creams, and even natural oils from your skin make a diamond lose its brilliance. If your diamond jewellery isn’t shining as bright as it used to, don’t worry. There are things you can do to bring it back to its original sparkle. Here’s everything you need to know.

1. Give it a Proper Clean

The easiest way to make your diamond jewellery sparkle again is to give it a good clean. We recommend using a mild soap, warm water, and a soft-bristled brush.

1. Mix warm water with a few drops of mild soap.
2. Let your jewellery soak for 15 minutes.
3. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently clean around the diamond and setting.
4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

2. Check for Product Build-Up

If you wear your diamond jewellery every day, residue from hand creams, perfumes, and even hairspray can create a film over the gemstone, making it look dull. Over time, this build-up can become stubborn and won’t disappear after a simple clean.

In this case, we recommend the Connoisseurs range of jewellery care products, sold on Amazon.co.uk. You can buy jewellery wipes, cleaning baths, and cleaning foams that will make your diamond jewellery look brand new.

3. Look at the Setting

Sometimes it’s not a problem with the diamond — it’s a problem with the setting. The way light shines through a diamond has a huge impact on how much it sparkles. So if your diamond looks dull even though you’re certain it’s clean, it could be because of a loose or worn setting. Grime and dirt can also get trapped below a slightly lifted claw, preventing light from properly shining through.

To check the setting, hold your jewellery up to a light source and slowly move it from side to side. If the diamond looks shadowy from certain angles, it might need repositioning or tightening by a professional.

4. Be Careful with Ultrasonic Cleaners

If you’ve ever watched a video of an ultrasonic cleaner, you’ll know they can clean decades of dirt in an instant. While it may look amazing, ultrasonic cleaners can actually do more damage than good. These machines use high-frequency sound waves to remove loose dirt. But in doing so, they can also loosen diamonds from their settings — especially if the prongs are already slightly worn.

For heirloom and delicate pieces, it’s best to check with a jeweller before using an ultrasonic cleaner.

5. Visit a Professional

If you still can’t get your jewellery to shine like it used to, it might be time to have it professionally cleaned. We recommend doing this once a year to keep your diamond jewellery looking its best. Even if you don’t think your diamond has lost its sparkle, you’ll be shocked by how dazzling and brilliant it looks after a professional clean.

Keep Your Diamond Jewellery Sparkling

To prevent your diamond from losing its shine, get into the habit of removing your jewellery before applying creams, using cleaning products, swimming, and exercising. Store it in its original box or a soft cloth bag when you’re not wearing it to keep it safe and give it a gentle clean every few weeks to keep it sparkling. With just a little care and attention, your diamond jewellery can keep its breathtaking sparkle for years.