Can I use the ultra sonic cleaner?

[JR3116]

Just engaged! (Pictures will be posted in the show me the ring section shortly.)

So can I use the ultra sonic cleaner?

I have a white gold setting with a little bit of pave. Here is the link to the setting from James Allen...

http://www.jamesallen.com/products/item_412-2072_build.asp?module=setting

Please tell me the best way to keep my ring clean and sparkly!

 

[isis~goddess]

there are threads on this topic. some would say don''t use US on micropave. i use it on mine periodically, though just for about 10 seconsds. that seems to be enough to do the job. the advantage to using the US and losing a diamond is that you have the diamond. if you never use it, and you loose a diamond, you don''t. i use liquied soap and hot water and a light brush the rest of the time. of course, its probably not good to use a brush either. then id never find my diamond if it fell out. i don''t know. its micropave. stuff is going to happen no matter what you do. pick your poison.

 

[mrssalvo]

lots of threads here on the subject. type in *cleaning pave* to check out a few. I just finished reading this on and Garry says that if a stone falls out in an ultrasonic it was not set correctly to begin with. I just purchased a pave ring and haven't made up my mind as to how i'm going to clean it so it's something i've been researching again a bit myself but in all likelihood I will probably give it a bath in the ultrasonic every now and then and hand clean the rest of the time. I will also treat my ring with a lot more care than i did the plain solitaire i wore for 5 years so i'm hoping it won't get as dirty and grimy as quickly.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cleaning-pave-never-use-sonic-cleaner.26044/

 

[Missrocks]

Date: 2/17/2008 3:22:25 PM
Author: mrssalvo
lots of threads here on the subject. type in *cleaning pave* to check out a few. I just finished reading this on and Garry says that if a stone falls out in an ultrasonic it was not set correctly to begin with. I just purchased a pave ring and haven't made up my mind as to how i'm going to clean it so it's something i've been researching again a bit myself but in all likelihood I will probably give it a bath in the ultrasonic every now and then and hand clean the rest of the time. I will also treat my ring with a lot more care than i did the plain solitaire i wore for 5 years so i'm hoping it won't get as dirty and grimy as quickly.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/cleaning-pave-never-use-sonic-cleaner.26044/

I would agree with this if the ring has never been worn... Are we trying to say that if you knock a stone a little loose and through time and ultrasonic use, it "works" itself all the way out, it's the stone setters fault? I just don't buy this. I accidentely knock my ring on things all the time- it just happens. I would not be blaming anyone but myself if a stone does fall out.

I know what Garry was saying and it may apply to some situations, but definetly not all. I think it also depends on the type of pave' you have.

PS. My ring gets sonic-ed a couple times a week. If you are more nervous, I would recommend the soft toothbrooth method.
And congrats on the engagement!

 

[Missrocks]

Actually, since you bought it from James Allen, I would ask them what they recommend for cleaning, since they are familiar with the ring.

I know that WF is against ultrasonics (or so I have read). And Michael B. says it is absolutely fine to put his rings in the US, as long as it is in moderation.

 

[mrssalvo]

Date: 2/17/2008 4:34:04 PM
Author: Missrocks
Actually, since you bought it from James Allen, I would ask them what they recommend for cleaning, since they are familiar with the ring.

I know that WF is against ultrasonics (or so I have read). And Michael B. says it is absolutely fine to put his rings in the US, as long as it is in moderation.

ditto. thanks for clarifying your opinion on Garry's comment too. I agree with you there, that you can't blame the setter if the ring gets banged and a stone comes loose. I do think though that the quality of pave can greatly vary and therefore some settings seem less prone to losing stones at all while others are much more problematic, whether an ultrasonic is used or not.

 

[Yekutiel]

The thing that we have to remember is that you are wearing a piece of jewelry. This applies to engagement rings, bands, earrings and on. In any case you should be careful. Personal I am against of putting anything with pave or micro pave in the ultrasonic cleaner. I would recommend getting some jewelry cleaner and just using that.
Yekutiel
Diamond Consultant
www.idjewelryonline.com

 

[kcoursolle]

I probably wouldn''t do it. I use ammonia based jewelery cleaner on my JA pave ring. I dip it in the jar for a about 30 seconds and then I scrub it with a soft toothbrush. Afterwards I rinse it under luke warm water and wipe it dry with a paper towel that doesn''t shed. If you do this frequently enough you shouldn''t need a deep cleaning very often.

 

[LegacyGirl]

I would only do it if it is really really dirty and soap and water can''t take care of it and then only enough to get it clean. Sometimes a ring just cannot get clean w/o a US. I have an opal ring that will not get clean unless its in the US.

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Here''s what I would do. Ask yourself would you be upset if you lost a melee. Would it cost you money to fix/ship it back? Do you have time to be without your ring (like x # of weeks before your wedding, special event, etc...)? If the benefits out weigh the risks (b/c trust me, there is not better clean IMHO than the U/S) go for it. But be prepared for the worst (speaking from someone who LOST a melee in my U/S).

 

[Allison D.]

Date: 2/17/2008 4:34:04 PM
Author: Missrocks
Actually, since you bought it from James Allen, I would ask them what they recommend for cleaning, since they are familiar with the ring.

I know that WF is against ultrasonics (or so I have read). And Michael B. says it is absolutely fine to put his rings in the US, as long as it is in moderation.

I'm not sure where you read this, but I'd suspect whoever you'd read it through possibly misnterpreted on this one.

I asked Brian about this as a customer, and he didn't recommend against ultrasonics....in fact, just the opposite. He told me there's no reason I shouldn't be able to safely use an ultrasonic.

I think people need to know that NO piece of jewelry is meant to be indestructible. It's meant to last a lifetime, but that doesn't mean it doesn't require periodic maintenance.

Jewelry is a lot like plants.....some are more hearty and require less care; others are a bit more delicate and require a bit more tending to. As long as you're willing to commit to the care required by the type of piece you select, you're fine.

 

[Missrocks]

Sorry Allison! I read it on another Pser''s post. I should''ve gotten my info directly from the source before I quoted.