How to Clean a Sapphire Ring
Sapphire is the birthstone for September and has been around since ancient times. It is a very durable stone and most commonly comes in shades of blue. Sapphire rings are popular pieces of jewelry and can be easily cleaned by following these simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Polish the ring with a clean cloth. This removes any dirt and oil that has built up while you have been wearing it.
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Place the sapphire ring on top of a towel. Use a commercial fine jewelry cleaner to begin scrubbing the ring. These cleaners typically come with a soft bristled brush that you can use.
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Clean the entire ring thoroughly. Scrub the prong area, the inside and the outside of the band.
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Fill a bowl with lukewarm water. Submerge the ring in the water for several minutes to remove all dirt and soap residue.
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Dry the ring with a soft towel. Return the ring to your finger or place in a cool, dry area for storage.
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Wash the jewelry cleaner brush. You want to clean the brush before you replace the brush into the cleaning solution.
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Tips & Warnings
You do not need to worry about damaging the sapphire ring during scrubbing. Sapphires are one of the hardest gemstones.
You can also use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean sapphires. Sapphires are able to withstand the sonic waves used to clean the jewelry.
You must take your sapphire ring annually to your jeweler for a deep cleaning. They can also repair any damage that your ring may have sustained.
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Comments
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Why use a commercial cleaner? 50/50 water and ammonia and a drop of red food coloring (if you must have an exact copy) and you have the commercial cleaner for a fraction of the cost.
