2006-06-30 00:00:57 · 11 answers · asked by modyaba100 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
I have a friend who owns a jewelry store, and has been a jeweler for nearly 20 years. He says that there is no need to buy anything special, or to make a special concoction. Just use a little bit of liquid Tide laundry detergent with some water in a small bowl. Use your hands to swirl and agitate it for a couple minutes, then rinse it and wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. He also told me a long time ago NEVER to use an old toothbrush to scrub my rings because it can loosen gems.
2006-06-30 00:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by carmilysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dirt and grime can accumulate behind set stones and the best procedure is usually an ultrasound bath which most jewellers will do for a very small amount. While they are at the jewellers, you might like to get a valuation for insurance purposes.
Just warm soapy water should be fine, though, and a very soft bristle brush, like a toothbrush, used gently.
2006-06-30 07:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
Ingredients:
1 glass jar or bowl
1 cup hot water (heating water in microwave for a minute or two is hot enough)
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dish washing liquid (Joy, Dawn, etc.)
1 piece aluminum foil (big enough to fit on the bottom of jar or bowl - shiney side up)
1 plastic spoon
1 towel
Instructions: Place aluminum foil in bottom of jar or bowl. Heat water and pour into jar or bowl. Add baking soda and salt to water and dish washing liquid. Stir slightly. Place jewelry on top of foil and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove jewelry with plastic spoon and rinse in cool water. Dry jewelry on a towel thoroughly.
Polish with something like Flitz (non - skin irritating polish comes in liquid or cream) to keep jewelry from tarnishing for up to 6 months. This works well for gold-filled, brass, german (nickle) silver, and sterling silver. Can be used to clean jewelry with freshwater pearls, shell cameos and mother of pearl with no problem. Works just like the product called "Silver Magic" only cheaper.
2006-06-30 07:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Stars-Moon-Sun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have special chemicals at home -- just send me all your gold that you want clean.
2006-06-30 07:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best cleaner of gold is pressured steam .That is all we use in our Gold Shop.
2006-06-30 07:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kei , 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom used to get a pot..... a bit of shampoo and water... boil it on low for 5-10 mins.. made her jewlery look good. her gold would shine
2006-06-30 07:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kittie_Nash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read this tip in a local newspaper yesterday !!
mix equal parts of Ammonia, Mr. Clean, and boiling water.....
dip your jewelery and swish for a few minutes.....rinse with clean water....
2006-06-30 07:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by Campbell Gramma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a jeweller
2006-06-30 07:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Raveesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use any chemicals just a mild detergent or shampoo will do wonders
2006-06-30 07:04:57 · answer #9 · answered by Ragu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use simple light fabric detergent,
2006-06-30 07:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by shahzebb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋