Newbie Q

[cindygenit]

What does "steaming" your jewelry entail?

Putting it in a food steamer? (Honestly that''s the first thing i thought of)

 

[vip0802]

hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.

just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/30/2009 3:45:20 AM
Author: vip0802
hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.

just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

ditto vipsy cakes!

 

[cindygenit]

Date: 7/30/2009 3:51:12 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/30/2009 3:45:20 AM
Author: vip0802
hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.

just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

ditto vipsy cakes!

So there''s a special steaming machine for jewelry? How much do they cost?

TIA ladies

i''m developing an OCD with my jewelry, i want it to look clean and sparkly everyday.

my colleage caught me staring at my ring today (seeing if its dirty) and i pretended to be looking at my nails instead

 

[Lorelei]

You could try Wink http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=home

I know he used to sell the Jewel Jet which was around $100

 

[vip0802]

Date: 7/30/2009 3:59:40 AM
Author: cindygenit

So there's a special steaming machine for jewelry? How much do they cost?


TIA ladies


i'm developing an OCD with my jewelry, i want it to look clean and sparkly everyday.


my colleage caught me staring at my ring today (seeing if its dirty) and i pretended to be looking at my nails instead

LOL! i'm the same way! i not only stare to see how clean it is, but i love looking at how sparkly my eternity band is anytime i'm in sunlight or under fabulous indoor lighting.

to answer your question, yes, there are special machines. they vary in price since some are commercial grade ones used by professional jewelers, and some are specifically for home & personal use. if you're really interested in one, i'd Google around for one that suits your budget. there is this one brand called Jewelry Jet and you can get it for around $100. i actually use my espresso machine's milk frother/steam nozzle to steam clean my jewelry!

 

[vip0802]

Date: 7/30/2009 4:12:42 AM
Author: Lorelei
You could try Wink http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=home


I know he used to sell the Jewel Jet which was around $100

jinx! i totally did not see this before i posted. LOL!

 

[cindygenit]

Can i just use the steam from my iron? LOL

I can''t see why it won''t work!

 

[vip0802]

Date: 7/30/2009 4:45:32 AM
Author: cindygenit
Can i just use the steam from my iron? LOL


I can''t see why it won''t work!

LOL! unfortunately, the steam coming out of an iron isn''t as pressurized as an actual steam cleaner.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/30/2009 4:31:27 AM
Author: vip0802

Date: 7/30/2009 4:12:42 AM
Author: Lorelei
You could try Wink http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=home


I know he used to sell the Jewel Jet which was around $100

jinx! i totally did not see this before i posted. LOL!

 

[cindygenit]

Date: 7/30/2009 4:55:35 AM
Author: vip0802

Date: 7/30/2009 4:45:32 AM
Author: cindygenit
Can i just use the steam from my iron? LOL


I can''t see why it won''t work!

LOL! unfortunately, the steam coming out of an iron isn''t as pressurized as an actual steam cleaner.

DRAT!

Have to wait till next month to purchase this... i just bought an ice cream machine lol

 

[leftfinger]

Date: 7/30/2009 3:45:20 AM
Author: vip0802
hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.

just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

Curious, which other types should NOT be cleaned with the Jewel Jet?

 

[stone-cold11]

Cindy, I remember another poster said this, but I never tried it before, he/she uses an espresso machine, apparently works great for him/her.

Oh, and this link, https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/anyone-using-the-jewel-jet-from-frontgate.120252/.

Also, you are in Aus right? Not sure if the voltage is right for a US product, best to check that first before buying from the US.

 

[vip0802]

Date: 7/30/2009 6:07:49 AM
Author: leftfinger

Date: 7/30/2009 3:45:20 AM

Author: vip0802

hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.


just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

Curious, which other types should NOT be cleaned with the Jewel Jet?

certain gemstones like tanzanite, for example, can fracture due to extreme temperature changes.

on Jewel Jet''s website, it states: "There are many stones that should not be steam cleaned. These include, but are not limited to, Opals, Emeralds, Tanzanite, Kunzite, Garnets, Peridot, Pearls Coral, Turquoise or stones that may be glued in or porous."

 

[leftfinger]

Date: 7/30/2009 7:17:59 AM
Author: vip0802

Date: 7/30/2009 6:07:49 AM
Author: leftfinger

Date: 7/30/2009 3:45:20 AM

Author: vip0802

hey cindy! steaming is just another method of cleaning jewelry. steam cleaning machines convert water to a pressurized steam, and then a nozzle emits this steam to help loosen the bits of grime that may be trapped in the small crevices of your jewelry.


just like an ultrasonic cleaner, not all jewelry should be cleaned using the steaming method though. i hope this helps!

Curious, which other types should NOT be cleaned with the Jewel Jet?

certain gemstones like tanzanite, for example, can fracture due to extreme temperature changes.

on Jewel Jet''s website, it states: ''There are many stones that should not be steam cleaned. These include, but are not limited to, Opals, Emeralds, Tanzanite, Kunzite, Garnets, Peridot, Pearls Coral, Turquoise or stones that may be glued in or porous.''

Thanks!

That makes sense!

So, it is the heat that poses the problem. What about a pave ring?