Just like any piece of jewelry you wear often, your cubic zirconia pieces may start to lose some of that rainbow sparkle and look cloudy at a glance. We will share with you the best way to clean your cubic zirconia jewelry and how to prevent that amazing shine from dulling.
How to Clean Cubic Zirconia
By Megan Engle, Erin Smith
Published: 07/26/2022
Modified: 01/22/2024
If your cubic zirconia jewelry is starting to lose its sparkle, we have all the tips to clean this stone and keep it shining like fine jewelry.
What Is Cubic Zirconia?
With an 8-8.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, a high range of dispersion and affordability, cubic zirconia is one of the most popular diamond simulants in the world! Much of the cubic zirconia you’ll see is colorless like a diamond, but can also be produced in every color of the rainbow. Be sure to check out JTV’s very own line of luxurious and affordable cubic zirconia jewelry, Bella Luce®, Italian for “beautiful light.” An added benefit of cubic zirconia being durable and affordable is that it makes for a great alternative to your treasured diamond pieces when you are traveling, spending a day at the lake or doing other leisurely activities where you’re concerned about damaging or losing your most valuable jewelry. We like to recommend that every woman needs a cubic zirconia engagement ring or wedding set to wear in times like these.
Getting Started
Ready to start cleaning your cubic zirconia pieces? You will need the following items:
- Two bowls
- Warm water
- Mild soap
- Soft cloth
- Soft-bristled brush
Start by adding the warm water to each bowl and mixing a couple of drops of mild soap into one of the bowls.
Step 1
Soak jewelry in warm, soapy water.
Warm, soapy water will allow every crevice of the piece to be cleaned and sterilized. Let jewelry soak for 5-10 minutes.
Step 2
Brush your jewelry gently with a soft-bristled brush, then rinse in warm water.
It is important that the brush is soft to avoid any damage to the piece. Pay special attention to the underside or back of your jewelry where dirt and dust can accumulate.
Step 3
Rinse in warm water.
Rinsing thoroughly prevents soap build-up. We recommend rinsing your jewelry in a bowl of warm water and not over a sink where your jewelry could slip down a drain.
Step 4
Pat your jewelry dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
If the cloth is too rough, it may cause damage to the piece by scratching it.
Step 5
Store jewelry separately to prevent scratching.
If jewelry is stored together, it may move and shift due to placing things in and out.
Cleaning Your Cubic Zirconia Jewelry with JTV’s Jewelry Cleaning Essentials®
For cleaning your cubic zirconia jewelry, we recommend using our JTV Cleaning Essentials Jewelry Care System. This gentle system is a tested formula to super-clean your jewelry in just a few steps.
Start by opening the cleanser and pulling out the basket inside the container. Sit your jewelry on the strainer-like surface and slowly let the basket down to the bottom of the container. Let your jewelry soak in the cleanser for about two minutes. After two minutes, slowly pull up the basket and remove your jewelry.
Next, you'll want to take the small touch-up brush and gently clean the surface of your jewelry. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas. Rinse jewelry carefully with lukewarm water and blot dry with a soft, dry cloth.
After cleaning, you'll want to use your Jewelry Cleaning Essentials® polishing cloth and rub gently to remove any residue and add a finishing shine.
For more information about each product and its ingredients, visit https://www.jtv.com/help/jewelry-cleaner.
More Tips to Care for Cubic Zirconia Jewelry
- To prevent damage or discoloration, remove cubic zirconia jewelry when swimming, entering a hot tub, doing a strenuous workout or cleaning with harsh chemicals.
- Consider removing your cubic zirconia jewelry when bathing to keep soap scum from building up on the surface and dulling its shine.
- Prevent your cubic zirconia jewelry from coming into contact with perfumes, hair spray, makeup or lotions.
We hope our cleaning guide on cubic zirconia jewelry was helpful! For more jewelry care tips, check out our jewelry cleaning guide for overall advice on jewelry maintenance.
Erin Smith
Erin enjoys empowering fellow jewelry lovers with the knowledge and tools to care for their jewelry and keep it sparkling like the day they purchased it.
