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By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor
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If you're diamond ring isn't as sparkling and shiny as it could be, clean it up a bit. Here's how.
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Comments
kittyh said
on 7/10/2007 According to the Tiffany & Co website (one of the more reliable sources I would think!), "to clean diamonds, use a mild solution of six parts water to one part ammonia and apply with a soft bristle brush". Doesn't say anything about soaking or heating, so I would steer clear of those just in case, as SS suggests here... If it's good enough for a Tiffany ring it's good enough for mine!
Anonymous said
on 8/26/2006 Heat a mixture of ammonia and water or plain vodka in the microwave, allow to soak a minute or two and scrub with a baby toothbrush. Now and then, take the ring to a jeweler and have them steam jet the ring to blow out all the debris caught under and around prongs. The steaming really makes the diamond sparkle!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 This method produces excellent and immediate results.
Stick your studs back into the jewelry box they came in. To a shot-glass, add 3 parts hot distilled water, one part non-ammonia glass cleaner (I used brand Glass Plus).
Now get some Q-tips and remove half the cotton on their tips. Use them with the above solution to clean diamonds, which if you put them in to their retail box will be easy to clean.
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 This method produces excellent and immediate results:
Stick your studs back into the jewelry box they came in. To a shot-glass, add 3 parts hot, distilled water, one part non-ammonia glass cleaner (I use Glass Plus).
Now get some Q-tips and remove half the cotton on the tips. Use them with the above solution to clean diamonds, which if you put them into the retail box will be easy to clean.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 (If I seem too serious about this, my apologies-Industry Occupational Hazard)
, amber, & ivory
* Do Not Ever SOAK ANY Type of Jewelry In BLEACH or AMONIA!!! Amonia is Only to be used in small amounts for scrubbing Diamond and Yellow Gold- it will over time DAMAGE or Tint All others.
* Using a steamer is great for Diamond, Sapphire, & Ruby- These are the strongest gems and can withstand almost any cleaning method.
*Boiling ( except for above 3 ) is BAD for most stones- Especially (organics- produced by a living thing ): pearls, coral, shell
* Other delicates are: Emerald, Opal,Amethyst, Topaz, Garnet, Tourmuline, Peridot, & Moonstone- Use a vinegar/ water solution & TLC to clean these- or a jeweler
* NEVER MICROWAVE!!! The radiation may cause invisible hairline cracks, color deformity and other long term damage
* Also Please keep in Mind that although Diamonds ARE the Hardest Stones on Earth, they Are Still subject to scratches and cracking- not to mention their comparably delicate settings- so clean and store them individually not in a jumble to avoid them damaging each other ( I.E. The DISHWASHER IS A BAD IDEA- Why Risk Diminishing a Secure/Stable Asset?!)
* Always READ Jewelry Cleaning Solution LABELS for specifics of that particular cleaner ( incl. Sonics )
Here's a great link for more gem/care info: http://www.paradise-jewelry.com/gemology-class-text.htm