hi guys i was wondering what is the best way to clean my diamond, i dont want to keep putting it in the jewelery cleaner i feel it might ruin the diamond or am i just a dummy. please give me hints, i use the cleaner once a week and use a cloth from tiffanys every other day, can you ruin the diamond by cleaning it too much?
October Bliss
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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!
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.
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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
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thanks for all the help girls! put it in my cleaner just before!
MissyB
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you can buy a jewelry steamer. works great and is safe for the rings. that's what the jewelers use to clean the rings.
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Posted by LISA6569
TOOTHPASTE AND A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH. WATCH THAT BABY SPARKLE!
Yup me 2!
cherryj24
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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
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I am such a slob. I have never cleaned my ring!
RomeBride
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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!
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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!
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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
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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
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i heard vodka works like a charm!
LISA6569
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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.
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TOOTHPASTE AND A SOFT TOOTHBRUSH. WATCH THAT BABY SPARKLE!
