Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry Care
Lab-grown diamonds are engineered to last a lifetime, but like all fine jewelry, they need proper care to maintain their brilliance, shine, and durability. Follow our expert care tips to keep your pieces looking new forever.
Why Care Matters
Even though lab-grown stones are extremely durable, everyday wear, dust, oils, lotions, and chemicals can reduce their sparkle over time. Proper care protects your jewelry and extends its life.
How to Care for Your Lab-Grown Diamond & Moissanite Jewelry
Avoid Harsh Chemicals
- Remove jewelry before using disinfectants, bleach, detergents, perfumes, deodorants, hair sprays, or lotions.
- Chemicals can dull metal and affect stone brilliance.
Avoid Wearing During Heavy Activities
- Remove jewelry during workouts, swimming, cleaning, cooking, gardening, or lifting heavy objects.
- Protect your jewelry from accidental knocks, scratches, or prong bending.
Store Safely
- Keep jewelry in a soft, fabric-lined box or a separate compartment.
- Store each piece separately to avoid scratches.
Routine Inspection
- Check prongs and settings every 6–8 months.
- Loose stones can be saved if noticed early.
How to Clean Your Jewelry At Home
Simple Home Cleaning (Recommended Weekly)
You’ll need:
- A small bowl
- Warm water
- Mild dish soap
- A soft toothbrush
- A microfiber cloth
Steps:
- Mix warm water with a few drops of mild soap.
- Soak jewelry for 10–15 minutes.
- Gently scrub behind the stone and inside the setting.
- Rinse under warm running water.
- Dry with a lint-free or microfiber cloth.
Deep Cleaning (Once a 3 Month)
- Use an ultrasonic cleaner only if recommended for your specific setting type.
- Avoid ultrasonics for pavé settings, tension settings, and pieces with micro-diamonds.
What to Avoid
- Do NOT wear jewelry while sleeping.
- Do NOT apply perfume or lotion while wearing it.
- Do NOT expose jewelry to extreme heat or sudden temperature changes.
- Do NOT pull or bend delicate components like prongs or clasps.
Remove jewelry when:
- Swimming (chlorine damages metal)
- Bathing (soap film reduces shine)
- Gym workouts (can bend prongs)
- Cooking or cleaning
- Applying skincare products
Storage Tips:
- Use anti-tarnish pouches or fabric-lined boxes.
- Keep diamonds/moissanite away from softer gemstones.
- Avoid humidity—store in a cool, dry place.
Travel Care:
- Use a compact jewelry travel case.
- Keep pieces separated.
- Avoid keeping jewelry in checked luggage.