Cleaning your Diamond Jewelry Which do you Prefer?
Momof4gr8boiz asked:
Curious as to which method you guys would prefer or find does a great job, Ultrasonic, Sonic, or Steam Cleaning. I have a Steam Cleaner and I went to the Jeweler and they used the sonic machine or ultrasonic machine, and I don’t know if it was the light but It seems really clean. As I say It could be the light it was very clean though, and Now I clean it at home and it seems clean but I won’t be able to tell until I go to the Jeweler again. Thanks
Curious as to which method you guys would prefer or find does a great job, Ultrasonic, Sonic, or Steam Cleaning. I have a Steam Cleaner and I went to the Jeweler and they used the sonic machine or ultrasonic machine, and I don’t know if it was the light but It seems really clean. As I say It could be the light it was very clean though, and Now I clean it at home and it seems clean but I won’t be able to tell until I go to the Jeweler again. Thanks
January 20th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I use the old method, I suspend the ring in a container of of ammonia and let it set overnight. That should leave it clean.
January 20th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
keep using the sonic machine.
January 21st, 2008 at 6:58 pm
In Soapy Solution: 1: Take a small bowl and mix a small amount of mild dish detergent with warm water until sudsy. 2: Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution. 3: Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item. 4: Rinse in warm running water. 5: Pat dry with a soft, lint-free cloth
In Ammonia Solution 1: Take a small bowl and mix a solution of 6 parts water to 1 part ammonia. 2: Dip the item to be cleaned into the solution. 3: Dip a soft toothbrush into the cleaning solution, and gently brush the item. 4: Pay special attention to the backs of stones and their mountings, areas that tend to collect dirt and oils. 5: Rinse in warm running water. 6: Pat dry with a soft lint-free cloth.
Tips & Warnings
For especially soiled diamonds, mix a solution of half cold water and half ammonia in a small bowl. Let the item soak in the solution for 30 minutes, then gently brush the item with a soft toothbrush. Rinse in warm running water and allow the item to air dry on paper towels.
Be sure to use the ammonia and ammonia-water solution only in a well-ventilated area, and avoid inhaling the ammonia solution directly.
January 23rd, 2008 at 12:27 pm
For all gems : soft soapy water (mild soap) and a toothbrush always work and don’do damage to anything !! The best. For diamonds in better clarities it is the ultrasonic of course. But always check the gems before deciding to do that !