Seeking some simple tips on care for precious gemstones that are ring mounted?

Question

Gemstone ring's are made with high quality precious metals and gemstones, how do we take care of the shine and lusture of the metal and the gem. I am speaking about gold studded ruby and sapphire.

Answer 1

Your cleaning arsenal should consist of a polishing cloth, an ultrasonic cleaner, an old soft tooth brush and a bottle of Mr. Clean - just straight Mr. Clean. Put hot water into your ultrasonic device and just a dash of Mr. Clean. Use the polishing cloth on the item first and then put into the ultrasonic cleaner for the appropriate amount of time, remove item from cleaner, scrub thoroughly with toothbrush and dip back into get clean. Dry with a soft lint free cloth.

Special care has to be taken with certain gems - I'm listing them out. Diamond jewelry requires no special care - you can allow it to soak overnight in a gentle cleaner. Sapphires and rubies can be left in the cleaner for a few minutes but not much longer than that. Amethysts, garnets, citrine, aquamarine and topaz can go in the cleaner for a couple of minutes but not in ultra hot water. Use care when scrubbing with the toothbrush as some of these stones abrade easier than others. Opals, tanzanites and emeralds can be dipped quickly in room temperature water and quickly removed. You can then gently remove any debris with the brush before dipping them again. Pearls should never go into the cleaner and should be cleaned by gently rubbing them with clean tissue paper and if absolutely necessary a slightly damp cloth.

After cleaning your jewelry take a few minutes to examine each piece under a bright light. I use a toothpick to gently remove any missed debris and to gently press on each stone to see if it moves. I also look at each prong or setting to make sure that it is still holding the stone correctly and to make sure that it's not too thin. Next, I test each clasp and safety to make sure that they're secure. Do not continue to wear jewelry when the stones are loose or the prongs that hold the stones in are worn down or pulled up and away from the stone. Take any item needing repair to a reputable jeweler for an estimate. If you have any doubts about needed repairs go to the jeweler and get them to clean and check the item for you.

Never, ever allow your jewelry to come into contact with anything that contains bleach or any other strong household chemical. You will not like the results. Do not swim in your jewelry, your gold will get pits and flake. One other suggestion for those with fine jewelry - each piece of jewelry that you own that is worth over $500 should have an appraisal for insurance. Keep the appraisals and photographs of each piece in a safe deposit box.

Answer 2

Clean it with a good quality jewelry cleaner that is made for gold and gemstones. Look at the label on a product, it will tell you if it is safe for both. Then when you clean the ring, don't use a toothbrush or any other type of brush with stiff bristles. Stiff bristles, even on the brushes that come with many cleaning products, can scratch the gold and gems.
After cleaning, to remove all dirt and dust particles, polish the ring with a very soft cloth. Again, to avoid scratching the gold or gems. If you opt to use a polishing agent, make sure it's non-abrasive. Jewelry polishers are best. If you want to go the inexpensive route with toothpaste, make sure it is regular white paste. Not gel, or whitening, or extra fluoride, or baking soda, or anything else. All of those can hurt the ring.
Most jewelry only needs to be cleaned and polished about once a month. More often can wear down the surface of the gold.
Store your jewelry in a clean, dry place that is kept at a normal temperature and humidity. In other words, NOT the bathroom.
Invest in a box or case to keep it in, if you don't have one already. Each piece should be stored individually, kept apart to avoid the gems scratching against the metals.
If you can, soft pouches (like velvet) are a great way to keep jewelry safe, protected, and free of dust and dirt particles in the air.
Take off all fine jewelry when doing chores. Forgetting to take off that ring when you wash dishes can damage it, or you might even loose it down the drain.
And take it to the jewelers at least once a year to have it checked for loose prongs and stones, any damage like nicks and bends in the metal, and to have it professionally cleaned and polished for the best results.

Answer 3

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