ring cleaning

nervousbride15 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:44 PM

ring cleaning

Not sure if this has been posted yet or not, but how do I go about or where should I go to get my engagement ring cleaned?
it hasn't been cleaned since I got it in January.

Fh bought it from a dep't store and they don't clean rings there...

any suggestions?

thx

d&d05 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:51 PM

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You could clean it yourself. I clean mine by using a toothbrush with a touch of toothpaste. You get a foam going in your hand, then brush your ring w/ it. Then rinse. It comes out so shiny!

Summerbride04 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:53 PM

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The tri-county flea market in Levittown has an entire jewelry gallery on the 2nd floor. some of the jewelers there will clean it for free while you wait.

JRG71 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:55 PM

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Another way is to use Ammonia and warm water. Let the ring soak for a while. Rinse under warm water and gently clean with a soft bristled brush.

Bunnymonkey Posted: Jun 28, 2004 02:59 PM

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Bring it to any jeweler...they will steam it, spray it, whatever it is they do, and get it super shiny for a small fee...make sure you wait while they do it, it is a short process, and there is no need to 'come back later.' Sorry: I am paranoid of diamond thieves!

nervousbride15 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:01 PM

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ammonia and stuff doesnt ruin the ring at all?

I can see that under the diamond needs to be cleaned, i just wasnt sure if jewelers would clean the ring, if it wasnt bought there

Kriss2c Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:11 PM

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amonia is bad for the stone... do not use it. My appraiser told me this. She suggests just a little bit of Joy dishsoap and soft toothbrush. Be aware that everytime you brush the diamond, you ever so slightly loosen the setting so you should bring it to a jeweler every once in a while for a professional cleaning and to tighten the prongs.

FLaCaTaCa Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:12 PM

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I soak mine in Efferdent one a week (I am obsessed). Efferdent is that denture cleaning stuff! It really works!!!!

sammi102 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:15 PM

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My jeweler said to let it sit overnight in Windex and then wash it off in the morning with water

dkwife Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:26 PM

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Posted by sammi102

My jeweler said to let it sit overnight in Windex and then wash it off in the morning with water

I use windex, spray and use soft toothbrush and rinse with warm water, looks great!

wc0143 Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:27 PM

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I bring mine to Gemport in Northport & they do it for free (they did our ring appraisals but I don't think they even know that).

FutureMrs Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:28 PM

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i use a cleaner that I got from a jewelry store plus with the insurance plan that FH got with the ring every six months I go to get it cleaned. But otherwise any jewelry store will clean a ring for you even if you didn't buy it there. most do it for free.

eogara Posted: Jun 28, 2004 03:38 PM

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I bought Tiffany jewelry cleaner - it's amazing. I wouldn't get it professionally cleaned too often if it's platinum - it'll wear away at the band until you don't have one left.

BlazeSyth Posted: Jun 28, 2004 07:45 PM

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I got my ring at Elsa's and asked Elsa about this whole big thing about if you get your ring cleaned alot it wears away the platinum... she said no - if you buff a gold ring it will wear away after time, but a platinum ring is fine.

A normal ring cleaning is fine for any type of ring.

HearzBellz Posted: Jun 28, 2004 08:56 PM

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Posted by d&d05

You could clean it yourself. I clean mine by using a toothbrush with a touch of toothpaste. You get a foam going in your hand, then brush your ring w/ it. Then rinse. It comes out so shiny!

Be careful with the toothbrush technique....if the bristles are firm, or the ring is set a little loose, it my loosen the setting even more. use a child's starter toothbrush.