Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pave?

[metro]

I'm looking into buying an ultra sonic jewelry cleaner online and was wondering if this is still the best method for cleaning diamonds/pave?

If so, is there a PS user favorite?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

I'm looking into buying an ultra sonic jewelry cleaner online and was wondering if this is still the best method for cleaning diamonds/pave?

If so, is there a PS user favorite?

depends on who you talk to...some say it'll loosen up the stones in a pave setting.

 

[mrssalvo]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

Nope, I personally would not put a pave ring in an ultrasonic although some to agree with dancing fire's comments above. A soft baby toothbrush and little dawn is what I'd suggest.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

If you soak it daily in jewelry cleaner, it shouldn't get much buildup. From past posts I have seen people brushing a ring too much causing wear that way, too, so use the baby toothbrush only occasionally! A squirt of Windex can be good, too, if the setting is platinum.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

if i soak with Mr.clean should i dilute with 50% water?

 

[aviastar]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

I use,per my local guys recommendation, mostly warm water, splash of clear ammonia, and splash of Mr. Clean or TopJob. Let it soak for a bit, longer if it's grimier, and scrub with clean unused toothbrush (no toothpaste residue it will scratch!) or a stiff clean small paintbrush. Rinse in warm water.

Works like a charm!

 

[Mike R]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

If you soak it daily in jewelry cleaner, it shouldn't get much buildup. From past posts I have seen people brushing a ring too much causing wear that way, too, so use the baby toothbrush only occasionally! A squirt of Windex can be good, too, if the setting is platinum.

This is also the advice I give, if you clean the ring regularly its very easy to keep clean without the use of an ultrasonic, dirt and oils rinse away easily because they haven't had time to build up and harden.

Pave if done well will survive an occasional clean in an ultrasonic for a short time, but the piece should be examined under a loop first to check condition.

I also recommend having the piece profitionally cleaned and checked by your jeweler every six months just so you can find and fix any small problems before they become big problems.

 

[ericad]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

My very favorite, super duper top secret, fancy-pants cleaning method:

Hot, hot water
Few drops of old school green Palmolive (all dish soaps are not equal! I haven't tried Dawn, but Palmolive is the bomb!)
Soak for a few minutes, scrub gently with a baby toothbrush, rinse then dry with a paper towel (beware of cloth towels because of fabric softener residue! Paper towels are best) and, if you're really neurotic like me, give it a quick blast with your hairdryer to ensure no water spots

Works like a dream, cheap, safe, and readily available!

 

[metro]

Re: Are ultra sonic cleaners still the best way to clean pav

Awesome suggestions! I'm gonig to run home now and clean my jewelry!

 

[Amys Bling]

Great suggestions