Jewelry Appraisal CenterHow to Clean Your Jewelry At Home...
It looks like a million dollars but after a couple of months it doesn't have the same 'Sparkle' or look it once had (a bit like me really).
So what are we to do?
The first thing is to make sure it is SAFE to be cleaned., and this is how we do it...
Naturally, delicate items should be best left to a professional Jeweler to clean.
BUT Opals, Pearls and Emeralds are very susceptible to damage in a Jewelers Ultrasonic cleaning tank, as it can loosen pearls from their mounts and breakdown Opal and Emerald quite easily.
SOLUTION: Clean them yourself! BUT VERY GENTLY - And this is How...
Jewelry Cleaning Solution
Make up a solution of Washing up liquid (Clean of course, not after doing the Sunday dishes) and use an old Toothbrush and carefully clean around the mount using the bristles of the brush to get into the setting and CLEAN BEHIND THE STONES.
* HINT * Put the plug in the sink hole BEFORE you start.
But beware, as too much pressure could 'Pop' the stone out of it's setting, so if in doubt - take it out (of the bowl I mean).
Yet even this has a good point.
If you lost it somewhere other than the washing process, not only would you probably never find it, you'd be very annoyed at me for suggesting such a thing in the first place.
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However; if the stone came out in the wash, it would prove that the setting was so worn it would have come out sooner or later anyway, so better to 'catch the falling star' as it were, and get your local Jeweler to reset it safely back for you.
See, I just did you a favor... no need to thank me just yet.
Let's continue....
Don't have the water too hot and certainly don't leave the items to soak all day.
Pearls are generally only glued onto your Jewelry (rings, brooches etc) and if the item is a few years old (say over 20) then the glues used then were not as good as they are today.
A couple of minutes should be enough.
Dry everything on a paper towel in a warm area (under a sun drenched window is perfect) and finally buff up with a soft cloth and check everything before you wear it again.
It should look good for another few months.
By the way: In General terms, the only difference in the cleaning fluid used by your Jeweler or purchased from a proprietary Brand would be Ammonia!
NOT THE FULL STRENGTH STUFF BUT A CLEANING FLUID CALLED - CLOUDY AMMONIA
A small cap of Cloudy Ammonia bought from Tesco or Woolies or your local Supermarket, mixed with washing up liquid is a terrific cleaner.
It smells a little but the results are perfect!
Now go get a shine on that old dull gold before you complete your Jewelry Appraisals Online...
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