Passion4diamonds
Rough_Rock
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Neither can I..Passion4diamonds|1411089618|3753455 said:Ok good thanks ladies! I can't stand a dirty diamond!
SandyinAnaheim|1411172293|3754069 said:
But I'm confused by the OP's original comment mentioning ammonia-free. I've read other people around here do use ammonia so I am unaware of any damage it might cause. Is there a problem with ammonia?
Thanks so much for the advice. Can you tell me where to purchase the JAR cleaner? I tried to Google it and nothing came up.OVincze|1411295300|3754699 said:No. Diamonds should be cleaned preferably daily or at the very least every two-three days if you are wearing them every day. If they are stored away, they should still be cleaned preferably before wearing them out. I clean mine every day, only if I get home extremely late and/or am very tired I do it the next day. An ultrasonic is most definitely the best as it reaches areas a toothbrush cannot reach and is stronger. Even a simple household one can work.
That said pieces can incur damage by cleaning. It is not even really damage but an ultrasonic or a toothbrush can knock out stones, depending on the workmanship. Micropave is the most susceptible to this type of stone loss. It all depends on the quality of the workmaship but even at the best it can happen incidentally. This is why pieces are normally tested in an ultrasonic after they are finished. Antique jewelry is the most susceptible. It is a good idea anyhow to have setting checked every once in a while but at least if you knock out a stone during cleaning hopefully it will not get lost. As mentioned here many times before always have sinks plugged and never dump out the fluid in the ultrasonic without checking.
I use JAR in my ultrasonic, it works amazingly well. It is also extremely important to use a plastic basket in the ultrasonic. Some people use hooks and they are fine but cannot be used for everything. It is of utmost importance that the jewelry does not get banged on the walls and/or the floor of the device or the polish will be badly damaged. Colored stones often require special care and caution but diamonds can be and should be cleaned regularly. It is much easier to remove dirt, grease and dust regularly than removing them once they are "baked on".
Wonder why I've never heard of it? Thanks so much!OVincze|1411450425|3755605 said:Hello, sorry, I just meant Jar as in the dishsoap..) Quite a few people use that around here and also when I worked in the jewelry in the US, some people use Ultraderm, a professional hand cleaning cream. Professional mixes can be quite toxic. Everyone has its take on what to use I am sure but Jar has worked great for me so why use something else? I use it as a strong solution 1:1 at the most with not more than half water but even less water can be used. It cleans and degreases great and it is very safe for both humans and jewelry.