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Rough_Rock
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- Jan 22, 2020
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My wife recently purchased this vintage (ca. 1970s) H. SENA pearl and diamond ring.
We love the modernist / brutalist feel and think the pearls are of a rather good quality.
Is there any way, just judging by eye, if we can determine what type of pearls they might be? They have a lovely lustre.
Also, there is quite a bit of grime in the gold parts of the setting. Ive been googling the best way to clean jewellery with pearls, but there are so many divisive opinions.
What do you suggest is the best way to shift the grime in the gold and diamonds, without damaging the pearls?
A while back we purchased a ring with damaged pearls which we intended to replace. The setting was stunning but FILTHY, so we threw it in the ultrasonic cleaner (knowing well the pearls were being removed later anyway). Lo and behold, the ring came out spotless, and the pearls SHONE like a beacon, without so much as a fleck of dirt! We were gobsmacked! We recognise that ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended for pearls, but jeez they came out looking a million bucks!
Any insights / thoughts / advice?
We love the modernist / brutalist feel and think the pearls are of a rather good quality.
Is there any way, just judging by eye, if we can determine what type of pearls they might be? They have a lovely lustre.
Also, there is quite a bit of grime in the gold parts of the setting. Ive been googling the best way to clean jewellery with pearls, but there are so many divisive opinions.
What do you suggest is the best way to shift the grime in the gold and diamonds, without damaging the pearls?
A while back we purchased a ring with damaged pearls which we intended to replace. The setting was stunning but FILTHY, so we threw it in the ultrasonic cleaner (knowing well the pearls were being removed later anyway). Lo and behold, the ring came out spotless, and the pearls SHONE like a beacon, without so much as a fleck of dirt! We were gobsmacked! We recognise that ultrasonic cleaners are not recommended for pearls, but jeez they came out looking a million bucks!
Any insights / thoughts / advice?