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October Bliss Posted: Jan 17, 2006 10:38 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2006 10:38 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I put mine in the jewelry cleaner it came with once a week. My jeweler is almost upset that when I see him my ring doesn't need professional cleaning!

lilqtny Posted: Jan 17, 2006 10:49 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2006 10:49 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I am oging to try that microwave trick!!

MrsStefan Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:01 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:01 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I use the cleaner that my jeweler gave me

ckgmwedding Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:03 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:03 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

Posted by ssdbk

For a quick clean, spray on some Scrubbing Bubbles and just rinse it off!!! It's amazing!!

You won't ruin your diamond. Think of it this way, even a piece of glass won't really get ruined from over cleaning!!! And diamonds last even longer!

I use this too! Its awesome.

Danacm80 Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:14 PM+

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Posted: Jan 17, 2006 11:14 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I use Connoisseurs Jewelry Cleaner.. comes in a red jar... I just put in it there for about 20 seconds and rinse it with warm water & it shines. I clean it about 1x per week. ...sometimes less when I'm lazy hehe

Adamsgrl Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:13 AM+

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Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:13 AM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

thanks for all the help girls! put it in my cleaner just before!

MissyB Posted: Jan 18, 2006 11:33 AM+

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Posted: Jan 18, 2006 11:33 AM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

you can buy a jewelry steamer. works great and is safe for the rings. that's what the jewelers use to clean the rings.

xcalystax Posted: Jan 18, 2006 01:07 PM+

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Posted: Jan 18, 2006 01:07 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

Posted by LISA6569

TOOTHPASTE AND A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH. WATCH THAT BABY SPARKLE!

Yup me 2!

cherryj24 Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:09 PM+

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Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:09 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by chellynyc

I use windex and a soft toothbrush.

YES!! Windex (or 3 parts water to 1 part ammonia) and warm water...soak for 5 minutes and brush.

Careful with toothpaste, it can have particles that will scratch. best bet is 1 part ammonia 3 parts water, and a soft toothbrush.

Naunie Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:15 PM+

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Posted: Jan 18, 2006 02:15 PM

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I am such a slob.
I have never cleaned my ring!

RomeBride Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:20 AM+

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Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:20 AM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I am reposting what I said on another message about diamond cleaning:

I belong to a message board about diamonds and rings with over 8000

members and the overwhelming consensus is that ULTRASONIC cleaners are best... along with steam of any kind, and ammonia to an extent. The person above who said that windex leaves a residue is right - my gemologist friend said that as well even if it isn't immediately obvious.

The ammonia by itself is fine but CAN degrade certain metals over time. Also there is an UNBELIEVABLY GREAT cleaner called GemCare that is a natural botanical but actually works better than dish detergent and makes diamonds stay clean longer!!! FM me if you want info. My other friend who is an appraiser gave that to me.

ETA: I forgot to mention that I just bought tiny lipstick brushes to clean under my center diamond since it hangs in the setting and there is so much detail - it really helps!

Here is a pic I took of my diamond RIGHT AFTER being cleaned in the GemCare and before we set it into our precious ring!

RomeBride Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:34 AM+

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Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:34 AM

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Oh one more thing, even though it's silly hehe - don't forget to RINSE WITH COLD WATER after using a cleaner or dip.

Then IMMEDIATELY blow on your diamond and setting right after cleaning from ALL ANGLES and use a lint free cloth to wipe the ring, it really helps. Then you can use a blow dryer on a cool or warm setting so there aren't any water spots that show. I've found that the most stunning results happen this way - crazy but true haha!

I'm not ashamed to love the symbols of our love and gorgeous sparklies!

afrodyt2000 Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:43 AM+

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Posted: Jan 21, 2006 12:43 AM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

Posted by cherryj24

Posted by SomethingBlu

Posted by chellynyc

I use windex and a soft toothbrush.

YES!! Windex (or 3 parts water to 1 part ammonia) and warm water...soak for 5 minutes and brush.

Careful with toothpaste, it can have particles that will scratch. best bet is 1 part ammonia 3 parts water, and a soft toothbrush.

That's what I use ammonia and water with a soft toothbrush.

RomeBride Posted: Jan 23, 2006 09:15 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 09:15 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

I meant to ask, does anyone know WHY toothpaste is supposed to work so well? There are so many ingredients obviously but I always wondered which one they say helps.

lauren09 Posted: Jan 23, 2006 09:49 PM+

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Posted: Jan 23, 2006 09:49 PM

Re: best way to clean your engagement ring

i heard vodka works like a charm!

LISA6569 Posted: Jan 24, 2006 07:19 AM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2006 07:19 AM

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HI LADIES, I WAS DOING A SOME WEB RESEARCH ABOUT WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO KEEP OUR RINGS SPARKLY AND I CAME ACROSS THIS......

Do not use ammonia on gold or any other jewelry, it crystallizes the metal and makes it more prone to crack/break. Especially on prongs.

DON'T KNOW IF ITS TRUE, WOULD NEED TO ASK A JEWELER. KUST THOUGHT YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW.

hsacks23r Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:48 AM+

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Posted: Jan 24, 2006 09:48 AM