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cleaning emerald & diamond band

P: 7/13/2008 8:26:02 PM
motownmama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,574 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008	I have a number of stacking bands I wear with my ER. These are diamonds, sapphires and the combination of both. When I clean them I put them in the US cleaner or the chemicals and they look great. MY DH just gave me a new band with altermating square cut emeralds and diamonds channel set in 18 kt gold. I know emeralds aren't suposed to go in the US cleaner or the chemicals b/c of their nature, but gunk is going to collect below the band - what's the best and safest way tio clean a band with emeralds? Thanks!
Posted: 7/13/2008 8:26:02 PM

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P: 7/13/2008 8:30:10 PM
Circe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,835 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2007	I use a baby toothbrush with a little bit of dishwashing liquid, and then let them soak for a bit in plain old rubbing alcohol ... keeps them clean and shiny with no problems. P.S. - Looking forward to pics of the ring!
Posted: 7/13/2008 8:30:10 PM

P: 7/13/2008 10:51:13 PM
jewelerman Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,195 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2007	I would let the ring soak in warm water and with dishsoap that has been throthed up before the ring goes in and then use a baby tooth brush that has been soaking with the ring.Use a very light touch brushing the underside only to loosen up hardened 'stuff'...rinse in puified water.I dont rinse my jewelry under running water.Remember to loupe your jewelry BEFORE cleaning it and check for loose stones with a wooden cutile stick...Im sure that everyone on the forum loupes and checks for loose stones before every cleaning...cheaper and easier for a jeweler to tighten up a loose prong then reset or replace a stone that has fallen out during cleaning.
Posted: 7/13/2008 10:51:13 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:25:39 PM
carabella Cut Rock Total Posts: 100 Last Post: 5/30/2009 Member Since: 12/30/2007	I have a emerald and diamond shared prong eternity band. I love wearing it but its hard to clean...I did find some gentle jewelry cleaner that is safe for emeralds and pearls that I have had some success with. But, I typically just use warm water, a little mild dishwashing soap and a baby toothbrush. Carabella
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:25:39 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:46:03 PM
NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,153 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007	In addition to using a mild cleaner, I would take it into the jeweller where you bought it so they can clean it professionally (using the proper oil on the emeralds) when it needs a good cleaning.
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:46:03 PM

P: 7/14/2008 12:13:14 AM
motownmama Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,574 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2008	Thank-you guys for the great suggestions! When I get something new I cannot NOT wear it - so I'll go out and buy some purified water along with these other ideas - thanks again!
Posted: 7/14/2008 12:13:14 AM

P: 7/14/2008 11:25:00 AM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,231 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	gasp! Did you post pictures of this band yet?!!!?
Posted: 7/14/2008 11:25:00 AM

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