Jewelry designer Melanie Casey gets real about how to properly clean your fine jewelry at home, and why skipping this step could be the reason your earrings feel itchy or your diamond ring looks dull.

In this episode of The Engagement Ring Podcast, Melanie explains exactly how to use an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner, what jewelry can and can’t go inside, and the one mistake that could ruin your gemstones.

Learn which materials are safe (like solid gold, platinum, moonstone, and labradorite) and which to avoid (opal, pearl, turquoise, coral, and fracture-filled stones). Melanie also shares why dish soap and warm water are all you really need — no harsh cleaners, no chemicals.

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your engagement ring sparkling, your earrings fresh, and your heirloom pieces lasting for generations, this episode gives you everything you need to know — straight from a professional jeweler.