Jewel Jet on coloured gems too?

[Icce]

I was wondering if it is safe to use it on coloured gems as they are softer than diamonds. Sapphires, garnets and tormaline? stuff 7 and higher? or is the psi to high?

thanks

 

[chrono]

A sapphire might be able to handle it but no other gemstones. Not a garnet and certainly not a tourmaline.

 

[Icce]

Can I use a US on a the garnet and torm? I remember Barry saying that garnet was ok in the US...I could be mistake. I guess jewel jet is alot more rough? Well thanks for saving my gems Chrono as I am thinking of purchasing one.

 

[chrono]

To be on the safe side since I wear a variety of gemstones, I only clean it in an ammonia free jewellery cleanser, rinse it in water and pat it dry (with a squirt of compressed air to avoid water staining). A garnet might be all right in a US but I''m not risking it for something that means a lot to me.

 

[Pandora II]

I will use a u/s with sapphires and garnets - but only if I have louped them first and know that there are no liquid inclusions. I use mine on the shortest cycle and a max of once a week. Normally all you need is to keep the piece soaked overnight in a mix of cleaner/dish soap and water and then give it a rinse in the morning.

Anything that involves steam and gemstones of any variety is a definite no...

 

[Stone Hunter]

Ah good thread. I was wondering this too.

 

[coatimundi_org]

I clean diamonds and colored gems with a natural bristle toothbrush and dish soap. Works like a charm.

I highly recommend Fuchs kid''s toothbrushes. Natural bristles are also gentle on metals.

http://www.vitacost.com/Fuchs-Junior-Natur-Natural-Bristle-Child-Medium-Toothbrush