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Cleaning an Antique Ruby Ring |
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| P: 6/16/2007 6:52:50 PM | |
poptart Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,858 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/23/2006 |
I have an antique ruby ring that I got for my graduation in May. It would be great if I could clean it, but I don't know what to use. It's got a ruby center stone, diamonds, silver, and rose gold. Here is the link if it helps. Thanks in advance! *M*
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| Posted: 6/16/2007 6:52:50 PM | |
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| P: 6/16/2007 7:16:16 PM | |
Love in Bloom Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,537 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2007 |
If you are not 100% sure of what the metals are, I would just brush off dirt or dust with a supersoft brush (i.e. under the stones) and wipe off residues on the surface of the stones with a soft polishing cloth. I wouldn't use any wet solvents until you have it tested by a jeweler for the metal content, especially because your ring is an antique. If there is some gunk that absolutely won't come off with a dry brush...you could try a little water and a gentle 'scrub.' Can you take it back to the jewelry store where it was purchased and ask what they would suggest? Maybe they would even clean it for you 
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| Posted: 6/16/2007 7:16:16 PM | |
| P: 6/17/2007 9:17:32 PM | |
diamondseeker2006 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 17,609 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 1/11/2006 |
I think a ruby is fine in the regular jar of jewelry cleaner.
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| Posted: 6/17/2007 9:17:32 PM | |
| P: 6/17/2007 10:16:25 PM | |
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poptart Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,858 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 5/23/2006 |
Love in Bloom: Thanks! I am worried about using actual jewelry cleaner on it since it's got silver (I believe) and gold on it. It doesn't have any type of stain or mark on it, but I do like to keep my rings clean, so was just wondering how I could do it. I can't take it to the original jeweler because I got it in my hometown and I live 2500 miles away on the coast. Diamondseeker: Thanks for your help! I thought about using my normal jewelry cleaner which I use for my wedding and engagement ring, but it says that you shouldn't put silver in it, so I have some separate silver cleaner that I use on silver jewelry. Since it's both metals I am not sure what to do. I didn't know the ruby would be fine in the normal cleaner... kind of new at cleaning different gemstones. Is there any type of a universal type of cleaner? Like just dishwashing soap and hot water? I am not sure how the silver would react to that. I am kind of worried about it because I have a silver ring that was exposed to *something* while I was cleaning it that made it tarnish, which took a lot of elbow grease (and worry) to get off. Thanks again! *M* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* |
| Posted: 6/17/2007 10:16:25 PM | |
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