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| P: 11/8/2005 8:37:39 AM | |
VuittonGal Cut Rock Total Posts: 364 Last Post: 9/12/2006 Member Since: 6/22/2005 |
Hi everyone! I'm convinced that I scratched my princess cut diamond's table. I (stupidly) used the goofy brush that comes with the liquid cleaner on the top of my diamond. I'm convinced it doesn't sparkle like the day I got it  and I'm freaking out. I try to get it in a good light to see if I scratched it with that horrid brush. I know that the general person would never notice, but I do and it's my ring!!!Is there anything that can be done to fix this? I feel like I've now completely defeated the purpose of getting a diamond with excellent polish What should I do?
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 8:37:39 AM | |
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| P: 11/8/2005 8:40:10 AM | |
jazmine Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,013 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2005 |
Did you examine it with a loupe? I would get it cleaned really good and look at it with a loupe to determine if it is really scratched. Then you can go from there.
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 8:40:10 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 8:53:28 AM | |
pebbles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 953 Last Post: 6/9/2006 Member Since: 10/8/2005 |
I would definitely take it to a local jeweler for a good cleaning because I thought I did something like that also and it just turned out to be a film from the cleaning solution on the top of the table. I've noticed some of the jewelry cleaners don't get my diamonds very clean - they almost look worse than before I put them in the jar.
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 8:53:28 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 8:56:57 AM | |
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VuittonGal Cut Rock Total Posts: 364 Last Post: 9/12/2006 Member Since: 6/22/2005 |
Thanks for calming me! I'll ask our jeweler to clean it and take a look!
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 8:56:57 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 8:58:49 AM | |
denverappraiser Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,614 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 7/21/2004 |
It is possible to scratch a diamond, but not with that brush. It takes another diamond. Even then it takes a bit of effort or distinctly bad luck. My guess is that your cleaner isn't working very well. Try windex or a similar product and pay careful attention to the back of the stone. If you're still concerned, take to a jewelry store and have them clean it with their steam cleaner. Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ISA NAJA Professional Appraisals in Denver There's never a crowd when you go that extra mile. |
| Posted: 11/8/2005 8:58:49 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 9:00:46 AM | |
appletini Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,555 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/29/2004 |
Clean it with equal parts water and ammonia and rinse with water and a toothbrush, it will sparkle like crazy.
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 9:00:46 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 9:33:25 AM | |
Macie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 877 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 10/23/2005 |
I use 2 parts ammonia and one part water. If you get the ammonia to strong can it hurt the stone or setting?
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 9:33:25 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 9:40:41 AM | |
Lorelei Ideal Rock Total Posts: 34,212 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/30/2005 |
VG, I doubt it is scratched! Use ammonia and hot water, 1 pt ammonia to 2 pts water, give it a good soak, clean gently and rinse well. If this doesn't help take it to a jeweller and get a professional clean, I am sure it is fine, diamonds are very hard to scratch. I know the panic you feel, but I bet it is fine. If you have any canned air dry it with this too before polishing, it helps prevent water marks.
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 9:40:41 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 9:44:05 AM | |
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,896 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004 |
VG, Neil is right that brush couldn't have scratched your diamond. I would take it to a jewelers and have it steamed. Let us know what you find out. The others have given you great recipes for cleaning solutions that work great too. ____________________________ |
| Posted: 11/8/2005 9:44:05 AM | |
| P: 11/8/2005 10:00:14 AM | |
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VuittonGal Cut Rock Total Posts: 364 Last Post: 9/12/2006 Member Since: 6/22/2005 |
You guys rock  Thanks for the cleaning tips!
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| Posted: 11/8/2005 10:00:14 AM | |
| P: 11/9/2005 8:49:07 AM | |
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VuittonGal Cut Rock Total Posts: 364 Last Post: 9/12/2006 Member Since: 6/22/2005 |
Thanks for the cleaning tips! If I use one part ammonia and two parts water will that harm the platinum?
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| Posted: 11/9/2005 8:49:07 AM | |
| P: 11/9/2005 9:12:07 AM | |
Rascal49 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,350 Last Post: 7/16/2007 Member Since: 7/25/2004 |
Date: 11/9/2005 8:49:07 AM Since it seems half of PS uses that combination, I would say NOAuthor: VuittonGal Thanks for the cleaning tips! If I use one part ammonia and two parts water will that harm the platinum? .And no, it really won't. ________________________________ |
| Posted: 11/9/2005 9:12:07 AM | |
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