My new asscher is just big enough to easily tell when it is not perfectly clean, & it needs to be uber-clean to show its stuff. I just ordered a steamer, which will help, but meanwhile, this morning I tried a dishwasher powder soak then a vinegar rinse, and so far this is the best the stone has looked without going to the jeweler.
I know some people swear by the diamond stick, etc. but I found those products didn't work as well as Dawn. And I have tried an alcohol rinse, but it actually leaves some microscopic hazing. I'm beginning to think vinegar is better.
I think people who say they give their stones a quick scrub and they look great probably don't know that their diamonds could look much better. Sometimes I'll do the sonic with a scrub and rinse after, but then loupe and still see some light debris.
Why and how does the jeweler get such better results than home cleaning? What magic is going on behind the scenes when they disappear into the back room with your ring? LOL
I know some people swear by the diamond stick, etc. but I found those products didn't work as well as Dawn. And I have tried an alcohol rinse, but it actually leaves some microscopic hazing. I'm beginning to think vinegar is better.
I think people who say they give their stones a quick scrub and they look great probably don't know that their diamonds could look much better. Sometimes I'll do the sonic with a scrub and rinse after, but then loupe and still see some light debris.
Why and how does the jeweler get such better results than home cleaning? What magic is going on behind the scenes when they disappear into the back room with your ring? LOL