If you’ve ever Googled “how to clean jewellery at home,” you’ve probably seen: Toothpaste, Baking soda and even vinegar.
Let’s be clear - these might work on your kitchen sink, but they have no place near your diamonds. The truth is most DIY jewellery cleaning hacks are too harsh, too messy, or just plain risky.
While your jewellery might look fine now, these shortcuts can actually damage stones, wear down metals, and strip finishes over time.
So if you’ve ever scrubbed your ring with an old toothbrush and hoped for the best, this is for you!
The biggest offenders
Toothpaste: Too abrasive. It leaves microscopic scratches across stones and metals that dull the surface over time.
Baking soda: Same deal. It can eat away at delicate metals, especially gold.
Vinegar & lemon juice: Acidic = no. These strip finishes and can weaken metal prongs.
Boiling water: Sounds harmless… but sudden temperature changes can crack soft stones (like opals or emeralds).
Dish soap: Not always terrible, but it often leaves a residue, which just attracts more grime.
The result? A cloudy, dull finish that no amount of rinsing can fix.
So what should you use?
That’s exactly why we made the Dr Diamond Jewellery Cleaning Pen.
It’s the safe, sleek way to clean your diamonds, gold and fine jewellery - no damage, no soaking, no mess. Gentle, but effective
The gel breaks down the build-up that dulls your shine: skincare, hand cream, makeup, oils, SPF. It clears away the film that forms on the surface of your jewellery and restores clarity without stripping or scratching.
You wouldn’t use toothpaste on your silk.
So why use it on your diamonds?
Bottom line? Skip the DIY hacks.
Use what works, and what’s actually made for the job.
One pen. One product. One step.
For jewellery that always looks like new.
