Wearing diamonds in a sterling silver lab diamond ring is fashionable. People like these rings for engagement, promise, and fashion jewelry because they have the cold brilliance of sterling silver and the fire of lab-created diamonds. Like any valuable things, they need to be cared for in a certain way to preserve their sheen and not rust. The first step to taking care of your sterling silver lab diamond ring so it appears like new is to learn about the properties of sterling silver and lab diamonds. Cleaning isn’t enough; taking care of your ring properly will protect your investment and keep it looking great for years. This video will show you how to maintain your sterling silver lab diamond ring shiny by cleaning it, caring for it, and storing it.

Why Sterling Silver Lab Diamond Ring Needs Special Care

Sterling silver and lab diamonds are strong, but they are also sensitive to certain things that need to be handled and cleaned carefully. 92.5% of sterling silver is silver, and 7.5% of it is other metals, generally copper. Because it has copper in it, sterling silver is more likely to tarnish, which is a chemical reaction with sulfur compounds in the air or on skin that makes the surface darker. Tarnish can make the metal look dull and less beautiful. Lab-grown diamonds are hard and don’t scratch easily because they have the same physical, chemical, and visual properties as real diamonds. The light that comes inside and bounces off of the stone makes them shine. Dirt, skin oils, lotions, and cleaning product residues can build up on the diamond’s surface and, most importantly, in the setting behind it. This can block light and make the diamond look dull. If you don’t take care of your sterling silver lab diamond ring, the silver will get dirty and the diamond will break. To keep your sterling silver lab diamond ring looking beautiful and lasting a long time, you need to follow certain care instructions. These will protect the silver, retain the diamond’s luster, and stop dirt from building up and loosening the stone.

Daily Habits and Prevention: Protecting Your Ring from the Inside Out

Daily habits are the first step in keeping your sterling silver lab diamond ring safe. The easiest way to keep your ring shining is to stay away from things and conditions that could harm it. This means taking off your ring before doing housekeeping, gardening, or working out. This is because impact, powerful chemicals (like bleach or ammonia), or too much sweat might damage the silver or cause dirt to build up around the diamond. 

Deep Cleaning for a Long-Lasting Shine

Cleaning your sterling silver lab diamond ring thoroughly is the only way to get rid of stubborn dirt and minor corrosion. Daily prevention helps, but it’s not enough. You may safely and successfully clean silver and lab diamonds with warm water and mild dish soap. Put a few drops of mild liquid dish soap in a small bowl of warm water. Soak your ring for 10 to 15 minutes to get rid of dirt and oil. Next, use a baby toothbrush or a jewelry brush to gently scrub the ring, paying special attention to the back of the diamond and the cracks in the setting that are full of dirt. To get rid of soap, rinse the ring well under warm water.

Final touches: storing it correctly and getting professional help

How you store your sterling silver lab diamond ring is just as important as how you clean it. Sterling silver tarnishes faster in humid and dry air. The easiest approach to keep your ring safe in a cool, dry place is to put it in an anti-tarnish bag or a jewelry box with compartments. The ring is safe from things that could scratch it or make it tarnish. Don’t keep important things in bathrooms that are too humid.