Best way to clean a shared prong eternity ring

[zah_zah]

So as some of you know I recently purchased a diamond ring (yay) 5 stone eternity ring and the stones are in a shared prong setting.
I'm unsure how to clean the ring. I don't have an ultra sonic bath and afraid that they may make the diamonds loose. So apart from ultra sonic bath what's the best way to clean the ring.
The metal is 18k white gold, so need to make sure it doesn't damage the coating. The ring had a little holes under each diamond.

I'd also would like some advice. I brought this ring to wear as much as possible, however I work in research so sometimes I am in the lab and have to wear gloves and handle solvent and chemical (with thick protective gloves) the chemicals don't cause me an issue as I'm always protected but the process of taking gloves on and off, and washing hands slightly worries me.

Shall I just not wear the ring when I know il be in the lab?

Thanks in advance!

 

[zah_zah]

Anyone?

 

[Farleysmom]

Give the ring a soak in warm water with dawn dishsoap. After the soak, clean the ring using a soft baby toothbrush. This work the best for me. As there is no ammonia in the product it won't hurt the rodium plating.

 

[zah_zah]

Thanks!
I think il use that method.
I'm really scared of wearing it at the moment especially at work.

 

[ame]

So as some of you know I recently purchased a diamond ring (yay) 5 stone eternity ring and the stones are in a shared prong setting.
I'm unsure how to clean the ring. I don't have an ultra sonic bath and afraid that they may make the diamonds loose. So apart from ultra sonic bath what's the best way to clean the ring.
The metal is 18k white gold, so need to make sure it doesn't damage the coating. The ring had a little holes under each diamond.

I'd also would like some advice. I brought this ring to wear as much as possible, however I work in research so sometimes I am in the lab and have to wear gloves and handle solvent and chemical (with thick protective gloves) the chemicals don't cause me an issue as I'm always protected but the process of taking gloves on and off, and washing hands slightly worries me.

Shall I just not wear the ring when I know il be in the lab?

Thanks in advance!

HI THERE!!!

I would not wear it anywhere near chemicals, just as a safety precaution. But in terms of keeping it clean, a nice soak in warm water with some dish soap is the best thing, and the simplest. A couple quick and gentle swipes with a baby toothbrush (avoiding prongs) is good if there's any gunk on it (food) you need to dislodge. Avoid ammonia, it chelates the plating off faster.

 

[zah_zah]

So as some of you know I recently purchased a diamond ring (yay) 5 stone eternity ring and the stones are in a shared prong setting.
I'm unsure how to clean the ring. I don't have an ultra sonic bath and afraid that they may make the diamonds loose. So apart from ultra sonic bath what's the best way to clean the ring.
The metal is 18k white gold, so need to make sure it doesn't damage the coating. The ring had a little holes under each diamond.

I'd also would like some advice. I brought this ring to wear as much as possible, however I work in research so sometimes I am in the lab and have to wear gloves and handle solvent and chemical (with thick protective gloves) the chemicals don't cause me an issue as I'm always protected but the process of taking gloves on and off, and washing hands slightly worries me.

Shall I just not wear the ring when I know il be in the lab?

Thanks in advance!

HI THERE!!!

I would not wear it anywhere near chemicals, just as a safety precaution. But in terms of keeping it clean, a nice soak in warm water with some dish soap is the best thing, and the simplest. A couple quick and gentle swipes with a baby toothbrush (avoiding prongs) is good if there's any gunk on it (food) you need to dislodge. Avoid ammonia, it chelates the plating off faster.

Thank you for your help!

Im sad I cant wear my ring all the time, but its for the best.

 

[ame]

When it still looks fantastic in 10 years, you'll be glad you spared it from your work.

 

[zah_zah]

When it still looks fantastic in 10 years, you'll be glad you spared it from your work.

Very true!

 

[motownmama]

why NOT invest in an ultrasonic? They're safe for prong set rings. I use mine all the time, and to my eye there's no comparison to other methods, even though I use those other methods from time-to-time, myself. When I dig out my US and use it I'm always blown away!

 

[ame]

why NOT invest in an ultrasonic? They're safe for prong set rings. I use mine all the time, and to my eye there's no comparison to other methods, even though I use those other methods from time-to-time, myself. When I dig out my US and use it I'm always blown away!

See I don't find that they make a whit of difference! Steaming does though.

 

[Missy]

why NOT invest in an ultrasonic? They're safe for prong set rings. I use mine all the time, and to my eye there's no comparison to other methods, even though I use those other methods from time-to-time, myself. When I dig out my US and use it I'm always blown away!

See I don't find that they make a whit of difference! Steaming does though.

ame, what's the best steamer in your opinion? I am thinking of buying one but know nothing about them. Thanks!

 

[ame]

why NOT invest in an ultrasonic? They're safe for prong set rings. I use mine all the time, and to my eye there's no comparison to other methods, even though I use those other methods from time-to-time, myself. When I dig out my US and use it I'm always blown away!

See I don't find that they make a whit of difference! Steaming does though.

ame, what's the best steamer in your opinion? I am thinking of buying one but know nothing about them. Thanks!

I own a Jewel Jet and used to own a professional one, a reliable, I think. I got it used from a jeweler that closed his shop, but it took up SO much space and after our basement flood it didn't work as well anymore, so I got rid of it. Obviously the Jewel Jet takes up SIGNIFICANTLY less space and is less of a bear to deal with, it cleans just fine. Mine's the original, not the newfangled one. Make sure you use distilled water, otherwise the insides get all gunked up. I know GemOro has one as well, sparklejet or sparklespa or something to that effect. If you have an espresso maker that has a steam option, that would also work.

My biggest piece of advice is to put towels down on the surrounding area, in case of a drop, and use the plastic tipped tweezers and really firmly hold them and the item. I also put a piece of paper towel down in the mesh basket, since it's softer if the item gets out of the tweezer grip and less likely to snag a prong or scratch any metal. When you get done steaming, take a dry paper towel with one hand and carefully take the item out from the tweezers over a soft surface, it will be hot, and let it cool down. If there is any water beaded on the surface blot it with the paper towel, then dampen the paper towel with alcohol and wipe the surface.

 

[Missy]

Thank you ame for that detailed response. I hope it helps the op too. I know it is very helpful to me.Thanks!