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how do you clean an eternity band? |
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| P: 9/21/2004 1:17:50 AM | |
rachelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 12/12/2005 Member Since: 9/18/2004 |
I would like to get all the crud out from behind the stones. any ideas?
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 1:17:50 AM | |
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There are 18 replies to this message. There are 18 replies on this page. |
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| P: 9/21/2004 10:30:59 AM | |
ame Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,452 Last Post: 2/7/2006 Member Since: 7/7/2004 |
Id get a jar of that Conessuires (I butchered that) cleaner and soak it in there and use that little brush that comes with it. Otherwise soak it in ammonia and water and use a really soft toothbrush (a baby one maybe) to get in all the crannies. I hear hot water helps too so maybe soak it in hot water for a bit to "dissolve" the funk.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 10:30:59 AM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 10:41:11 AM | |
cflutist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,370 Last Post: 7/20/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004 |
To clean my e-ring, I just use a soft toothbrush and dishwashing detergent. But to clean my eternity band or tennis bracelets (where there are lots of nooks and crannies) I use an ultrasonic cleaner that I purchased from ottofrei.com. They sell equipment and findings to the trade but do sell an ultrasonic cleaner for home use for 69.95.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 10:41:11 AM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 10:58:46 AM | |
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rachelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 12/12/2005 Member Since: 9/18/2004 |
thank you for the suggestions. Is there an ultra sonic cleaner that works better then others?
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 10:58:46 AM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 11:09:07 AM | |
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cflutist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,370 Last Post: 7/20/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004 |
Can't say that one brand is better than another. However just make sure it is a true ultrasonic not one of those sonic machines normally sold to consumers. Ultrasonics are not to be confused with the so-called sonic cleaners that are actually no more than a vibrating shaking machine.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 11:09:07 AM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 12:27:56 PM | |
NewShiny Cut Rock Total Posts: 176 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2004 |
Cflutist, Thanks for the tip! I just purchaed an ultrasonic cleaner from the site you recommended. I love the fact that its a mini version of the "professional" thing and cheaper than the Sharper Image machine! Thanks again! NewShiny
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 12:27:56 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 1:42:02 PM | |
mrsfrk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 648 Last Post: 10/17/2006 Member Since: 4/20/2004 |
Cleaning it frequently and not allowing too much gunk to build up is a good idea. I do the soak every night thing, in the AM I brush my teeth, brush my jewelry and then am ready to go. If your ring in really gunked up, the woman who appraised my ring recommended cleaning the diamond via soaking in ammonnia and scrubbing, then soaking in very hot, almost boiling, but not quite, water. Allow it to sit and cool on its own. Once the water is room temperature, remove the diamond and give it another good scrub. I inherited a phenomenally gunked up ring, it looked like a different piece of jewelry after I was done with it.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 1:42:02 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 1:42:02 PM | |
yellowfan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 711 Last Post: 10/5/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2004 |
cflutist, which model did you purchase from ottofrei.com? Also, any photos of your ring yet? Lori **************************** Adopt a pet and save a life. |
| Posted: 9/21/2004 1:42:02 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 2:03:54 PM | |
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cflutist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,370 Last Post: 7/20/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004 |
---------------- It was the ultrasonic for home use 69.95. Did you notice that you can also buy ones for $1200+? Stuller also sells them but I don't think they sell to the general public. My sapphire is being reset as we speak. Got an email from Wink over the weekend. He was saying that the color was better than the pictures. I think he is more excited about this project than I am.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 2:03:54 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 2:16:38 PM | |
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yellowfan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 711 Last Post: 10/5/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2004 |
cflutist, Thats great about your ring! How exciting! What cleaner do you use in your ultrasonic? I'm going to order from ottofrei. The old one I have I paid over $100 and its a piece of junk! Keeps getting repaired for switch. I hope the new one is a lot better! Lori **************************** Adopt a pet and save a life. |
| Posted: 9/21/2004 2:16:38 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 2:47:37 PM | |
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cflutist Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,370 Last Post: 7/20/2006 Member Since: 7/12/2004 |
Any liquid soap will work or you can buy their ultrasonic cleaning solution which is really formulated to remove buffing compounds used during the manufacturing process.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 2:47:37 PM | |
| P: 9/21/2004 3:10:13 PM | |
nicstn Cut Rock Total Posts: 101 Last Post: 6/6/2009 Member Since: 6/8/2004 |
This Ultrasonic the Branson b200 is awesome! it cleans better then any other method for hard to reach places. i use it on my e ring and the side stones are very hard to clean. the branson cleans them like new in 5 min or less. best thing i bought for my ring. Now be careful because some ultrasonics out there are not true ultrasonics meaning they do not have cavitation. To understand how an ultrasonic cleaner can perform cleaning or sonification, it helps to understand the principles of ultrasound and how they are applied in ultrasonic cleaning. Ultrasound is sound transmitted at frequencies beyond the range of human hearing. Ultrasonic energy generated by piezoelectric transducer at a rate of 40,000 times per second creates cavitation, the mechanism for ultrasonic cleaning. Cavitation" is the rapid formation and collapse of millions of tiny bubbles (or cavities) in a liquid. Cavitation is produced by the alternating high and low pressure waves generated by high frequency (ultrasonic) sound. During the low pressure phase, these bubbles grow from microscopic size until, during the high pressure phase, they are compressed and implode. The cavitation is what will clean your hard to reach spots. Here is a link to the Branson B200. https://hermesgr.securesites.com/cleanosonic/secureshop.cgi?cart_id=1857304.57454*Qy2Rq4&product=Branson_B200_Ultrasonic_Jewelry_Cleaner I highly recommend it for complicated diamond jewlery pieces to clean.
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| Posted: 9/21/2004 3:10:13 PM | |
| P: 9/24/2004 12:52:22 AM | |
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,218 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004 |
---------------- rachelle i use a GemOro ultrasonic with heat to clean diamonds,i purchase a 2qt model ,too big for home use a pint size would be better. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone. |
| Posted: 9/24/2004 12:52:22 AM | |
| P: 10/4/2004 6:05:57 PM | |
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yellowfan Ideal Rock Total Posts: 711 Last Post: 10/5/2005 Member Since: 9/10/2004 |
Rachelle, I previously purchased GemOro. It had a faulty switch and I sent it back only to get another that worked for a week. I got a refund and purchased a Branson. I think either ottofrei or Branson would be a good choice. For quick touch ups, I ordered the cleaner at winkjones.com, it smells wonderful and does a good job. It came with a cloth and polishing cream too! Lori **************************** Adopt a pet and save a life. |
| Posted: 10/4/2004 6:05:57 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2004 10:56:35 PM | |
Kamuelamom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,808 Last Post: 10/20/2006 Member Since: 4/18/2003 |
A great suggestion which I have used for nearly 2 years now is a battery operated toothbrush with an old head. Does the same thing as an old toothbrush, except the vibration adds a little "ultrasonic" effect without the added cost. Works for me everytime.  Edited to add: I use the conisseur brand too (I know I trashed that word  ) from Walmart, and when that runs low I add plain ammonia and dilute it with water.
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| Posted: 10/4/2004 10:56:35 PM | |
| P: 10/4/2004 11:37:24 PM | |
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rachelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 12/12/2005 Member Since: 9/18/2004 |
thank you so much I will try the tooth brush. I have an old one I never use. Wow, I never would have thought of it!
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| Posted: 10/4/2004 11:37:24 PM | |
| P: 10/5/2004 2:20:41 AM | |
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yowahking Cut Rock Total Posts: 317 Last Post: 11/13/2004 Member Since: 8/16/2004 |
I can tell you that for 15 years I decided not to sell any type of jewelry cleaner. Most of it is soapy water. We told customers many types of make it at home cleaning solution and ways to use tooth brushes. At the shop we have many types of cleaning machines, steamers, Ultrasonic, sonic, Ionic, and at our state convention I became very impressed with the owner of a new cleaning product line. It is now on my counter, in our shop cleaners, and our customers love the one designed for Rhodium and Platinum. He helped us figure out a Rhodium problem that we had with his CHem background and deserves all the success that he is having and now that I see him on PS, welcome Oliver. No I do not have any part of his company or get any free stuff for plugging him. Just happy when someone does something better than what is out there.
Scott Bohall |
| Posted: 10/5/2004 2:20:41 AM | |
| P: 10/5/2004 8:08:23 PM | |
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rachelle Rough Rock Total Posts: 47 Last Post: 12/12/2005 Member Since: 9/18/2004 |
thank you for the warning I will remember it in the future. I would hate to loose one of my stones down the drain.
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| Posted: 10/5/2004 8:08:23 PM | |
| P: 10/8/2004 12:04:03 AM | |
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windowshopper Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,023 Last Post: 7/25/2006 Member Since: 7/11/2004 |
a child's soft toothbrush soap and warm water
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| Posted: 10/8/2004 12:04:03 AM | |
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