How to Easily Clean Platinum and Diamond Antique and Filigree Jewelry

It is easy to get the grim out of your antique and filigree jewelry with this technique.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• small bowl
• warm water
• vinegar
• dish soap
• soft tooth brush
• soft towel

1. Pour warm water in bowl and add a splash of vinegar, and a few drops of dish soap. Mix well, to create some foam on top of the water.

2. Add jewelry and let stand for 1-2 minutes.

3. Dip tooth brush in bowl of water to wet. Remove one piece of jewelry and brush all surfaces with soft tooth brush. Be sure to apply enough pressure to get the bristles in the crevasses and holes in the filigree.

4. If this is not sufficient, you may drop one drop of detergent on brush and brush again.

5. Rinse jewelry under fresh warm running water to remove soap and vinegar. Shake off excess water.

6. Place jewelry on clean towel to air dry. If you are in a rush, you may pat your jewelry dry, however you run the risk of getting lint caught in the filigree.

7. Enjoy your sparkling clean jewelry.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the warmest water you can stand. It helps to soften caked on grime.
• Use a natural dish detergent if you have it.
• Any vinegar will work, but white is best.
• This is the ideal time to inspect your jewelry to make sure it doesn't need a repair
• Please don't use a stiff bristle tooth brush, it can damage the finish on your pieces