Comments on: Cleaning your Diamond Jewelry Which do you Prefer? http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/ Thu, 17 May 2012 23:45:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Philip H http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-95 Philip H Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:27:57 +0000 http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-95 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 ! 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 !

]]> By: Georgia Peach http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-94 Georgia Peach Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:58:56 +0000 http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-94 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. 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.

]]> By: Pam S http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-93 Pam S Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:23:45 +0000 http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-93 keep using the sonic machine. keep using the sonic machine.

]]> By: Jim W http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-92 Jim W Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:15:39 +0000 http://diamondjewelryblog.net/2008/01/17/cleaning-your-diamond-jewelry-which-do-you-prefer/#comment-92 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. 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.

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