What is your best tip to keep your rings sparkling?

[mns12]

Chck this out. Cheaper than the single purpose steamers for 99. This unit is fantastic and it comes with a bent nozzle attachment perfect for holding rings under it. I will not clean my gals ring any other way now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MCMSW8/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is a nice small ultrasonic unit. And cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002A8IDQI/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


U wont need anything else. Plus the steamer can be used to clean and sterilize things around the house so u can justify the 60 bucks!!

Thanks...that handheld steam cleaner looks great, and not just for jewelry! Anyone know if it's safe to use the steam cleaner on pave rings and how often is OK?

 

[Texas Leaguer]

I can't tell you how important I think this thread is!

The comment about no longer feeling the urge to upgrade after getting the diamond properly clean was spot on. That is how impactful a good cleaning is on diamond light performance and beauty.

I think there are alot of good ideas here and you can experiment to see what works best.

Here are some of my comments:
Despite being a stickler for clean jewelry, I generally advise AGAINST taking your rings off to do ordinary things like cooking or washing hands. At least when it comes engagement rings. They should be made to wear everyday and regular cleaning is the way to keep them looking their best - not avoidance. Taking them off frequently will dramatically increase your chance of losing the ring.

Ultrasonic (or vibrasonic - less intense but still beneficial) will really help to loosen buildup. Steam is the best for removal. The one-two punch is ideal. That is essentially professional cleaning. NOTE: be aware that ultrasonic is cabable of loosening stones. and steam is capable of sending them across the room! Not a major issue with a solitaire, but pave is very susceptible.

I recommend a specialized brush to clean the underside of stones after soaking. A toothbrush is NOT ideal because the bristles tend to be larger and do not reach small spaces. Some of the brushes that come with jewelry cleaning products are good, but if you don't have one of those, I recommend going to the local art supply and getting a paint brush with long, fine but stiff bristles. The right brush can make all the difference in the final result, particularly if you are not using steam as a final touch.

Hope this helps.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Working the industry and owning a few pave rings myself, I've come across a couple ways to make the US a safer option for ring cleaning. At our store, we use a wire (suspended across the top of the cleaner) or mini-sieve to dangle jewelry into the US solution (sudsy ammonia) for several minutes. As a result, the ring is getting the vibrating water moving through it, but not bouncing rapidly on the bottom of the cleaner, which seems more likely to loosen stones to me. At home, I dampen a cloth/paper towel and place it in the bottom of my US, put my ring on top, and pour warm soapy water in to cover the ring. Then I run it for a couple cycles. Again, the vibrating water is moving through the ring, but the cloth prevents the ring from bouncing in the basket. So far so good!