free jewellery cleaning

across

pash yes it is free even if its stones as my wedding ring ring has three diamonds and engagement ring big solitare so dont worry they said theyd clean any even if it wasnt bought there and if they do fall out then you could go elsewhere if you wanted there is no obligation so dont worry and it might never happen also if anyone does need replacement diamonds and repairs remember the house insurance thats how ive done mine and it only cost £50 excess so shiny jewellary too you all nice to hear this has useful to SOME of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jay-Jay_4

Oh but cleaning jewellery is one of my all time favourite pastimes....! Seriously!


I love sitting down with a dish of warm water with a bit of washing powder in, a childrens toothbrush, a dish of clean water and some kitchen roll.

I tip all my jewellery into the washing powder mixture and swish it around with my finger. Then I take each piece out one at a time and brush away and grime behind set stones. Then I rinse it and dry it on kitchen roll.

I end up with a line of gleaming diamonds and shiny gold

...... makes me feel very posh!!!


One word of warning for anyone leaving jewellery in coke or vinegar... don't soak anything with Opals in or you may come back to a dissolved stone.

Poppy9

Use washing up liquid not washing powder. Powder will scratch the surface of stones and gold. Also don't use too hot water. Opals are not the only sensitive stones. Emeralds, rubies, etc all have to be handled properly. My OH who has studied some gemology also doesn't recommend coke as it maybe corrosive to the stones.

Final tip. When the jeweller cleans your ring don't let him polish it everytime. Polishing removes a fine layer of gold, so you are losing weight.

Debbie_S

Yes I use fairy liquid, warm water and a soft bristle brush (after searching online for the best way to clean diamonds).

stardust2000_uk

Word of warning, be careful about getting emeralds cleaned in an ultrasonic machine, they are often treated with oil to make them a deeper colour which comes off in the cleaning process meaning you'll get a stone back that iis lighter than when it went in!

Don't worry about stones falling out in the ultrasonic, this will only happen if they are loose anyway and you should be glad that they didn't fall out in the middle of the street! It is worth checking aroung for jewellery repair prices as they vary alot as does the quality of the workmanship involved.

Also you should always be able to get something refinished (ie repolished or matted) by the shop you bought it in. If they ask for proof of purchase or anything like that, ask if they can check the hallmark, it must have a makers mark on it, it will either be the initials of the shop or of their suppliers, even if the person has no idea how to check it, they'll probably be too scared to say so and book it in free anyway!

Tina

across

thanks for that stardust you have given us some very good tips there i have an emerald ring so i am glad you told me that luckily it hasnt been professionally cleaned yet so i would know what to expect now!

Angelfee

I was always told by my grandmother to use Gin to clean jewlery she did it for years and when she died passed all her jewlery down to me and i have carried on using gin it really seems to do the job and isnt abrasive or discolour

UltraCheap_2

A jeweler recently told me that the best way to clean jewelry is to soak items overnight in Gin! (if you can spare it)