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More lv please · Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:39 AM

I've been cleaning my engagement ring with an old toothbrush and soap. Is there a better way to make it sparkle? Please share your tips!

Kat · Feb 2nd, 2007, 10:03 AM

I bought a jewelry cleaner from the Sharper Image. It works great! I bought mine a few years ago, so I guess this is their newest version.

Raspberry · Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:38 AM

Ultrasonic machines like the Sharper Image are a great idea, however, be careful! If your ring has colored stones, for example rubies - which are softer than diamonds, it can damage them! Also if you have a lot of delicate pave work in your ring, ultrasonic machines have been known to cause stones to fall out. However, ultrasonic machines give the best clean for all other types of rings.

Personally, I just soak my jewelry in jewelry cleaner solution and polish them with a jewelry cloth. You can get Connoisseurs (sp?) brand at any Walmart-type store, or get a house brand from your jewelry store. Some people find that diluted ammonia or diluted Windex also shines diamonds.

lorihmatthews · Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:47 AM

I use the Sharper Image machine for my wedding rings and I use Mr. Clean as the solution in it. It's much cheaper than buying the Sharper Image solution.

BagLuver · Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:22 PM

I take mine to the jeweler to have it cleaned. It's on my way home from work, and they'll clean it anytime at no charge.

bubbleliciousis · Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:43 PM

i'm too afraid to mess with my jewelry by cleaning it myself with any machine or solution so i get it done by my jeweler. if i'm buying something they'll do it FOC. if not, i just pay them a little something. i'm happy to do that to protect my babies

Couturegrl · Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM

I just drop my ring off at my jeweler as well :)

FleurDeLis · Feb 2nd, 2007, 02:52 PM

i will clean mine at home with that red jewelry cleaner (conissurs) and then when I am at the jewler I will have them steam it

Sunshine · Feb 2nd, 2007, 02:56 PM

I have a steamer from my jeweler that I often use OR if Im on vacation and I do not have anything handy I will use a toothbrush, and toothpaste! It really can make my diamonds sparkle nicely!! Or just good ol fashion jewelry cleaner.

gingerfarm · Feb 2nd, 2007, 03:32 PM

soak in water and a few squirts of windex...then brush.

log47 · Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:57 PM

I put a lil bit of dishsoap in a small cup of water and heat it up. When it's superhot I soak my rings in it for a couple minutes. Then, I use a toothbrush on it. A lady at a jewelry store recommended it.

savvyblonde · Feb 3rd, 2007, 01:10 AM

Toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. Works better than any commercial cleaner I've tried.

JoeyJo21 · Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:47 AM

I take it to the jewelers as I'd probably damage it if I did it myself - they give it a good clean and check for damage/loose stones etc for a reasonable price.

butterfly hips · Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:52 AM

Anything with real diamonds and gold or platinum I soak in hydrogen peroxide. You can actually see the bubbles cleaning away the soil. Gives your diamonds an awesome shine almost effortlessly.

isus · Feb 3rd, 2007, 03:00 PM

more lv, a soak or dip in alcohol after cleaning will make it shine, too....

Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:39 AM	#1
More lv please OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 598	How do you clean your ring? I've been cleaning my engagement ring with an old toothbrush and soap. Is there a better way to make it sparkle? Please share your tips!
More lv please OP Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 598

Feb 2nd, 2007, 10:03 AM	#2
Kat Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,969	Re: How do you clean your ring? I bought a jewelry cleaner from the Sharper Image. It works great! I bought mine a few years ago, so I guess this is their newest version.
Kat Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 7,969

Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:38 AM	#3
Raspberry Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,270	Re: How do you clean your ring? Ultrasonic machines like the Sharper Image are a great idea, however, be careful! If your ring has colored stones, for example rubies - which are softer than diamonds, it can damage them! Also if you have a lot of delicate pave work in your ring, ultrasonic machines have been known to cause stones to fall out. However, ultrasonic machines give the best clean for all other types of rings. Personally, I just soak my jewelry in jewelry cleaner solution and polish them with a jewelry cloth. You can get Connoisseurs (sp?) brand at any Walmart-type store, or get a house brand from your jewelry store. Some people find that diluted ammonia or diluted Windex also shines diamonds.
Raspberry Member Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,270

Feb 2nd, 2007, 11:47 AM	#4
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,036	Re: How do you clean your ring? I use the Sharper Image machine for my wedding rings and I use Mr. Clean as the solution in it. It's much cheaper than buying the Sharper Image solution.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:22 PM	#5
BagLuver Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: GA Posts: 6,092	Re: How do you clean your ring? I take mine to the jeweler to have it cleaned. It's on my way home from work, and they'll clean it anytime at no charge.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 12:43 PM	#6
bubbleliciousis Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,559	Re: How do you clean your ring? i'm too afraid to mess with my jewelry by cleaning it myself with any machine or solution so i get it done by my jeweler. if i'm buying something they'll do it FOC. if not, i just pay them a little something. i'm happy to do that to protect my babies
bubbleliciousis Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,559

Feb 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM	#7
Couturegrl Addicted to Tiffany's Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 8,183	Re: How do you clean your ring? I just drop my ring off at my jeweler as well :)
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 02:52 PM	#8
FleurDeLis Hermes Convert Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,583	Re: How do you clean your ring? i will clean mine at home with that red jewelry cleaner (conissurs) and then when I am at the jewler I will have them steam it
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Feb 2nd, 2007, 02:56 PM	#9
Sunshine Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Key West, Florida Posts: 10,843	Re: How do you clean your ring? I have a steamer from my jeweler that I often use OR if Im on vacation and I do not have anything handy I will use a toothbrush, and toothpaste! It really can make my diamonds sparkle nicely!! Or just good ol fashion jewelry cleaner.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 03:32 PM	#10
gingerfarm Member Joined: Apr 2006 Location: SF Posts: 1,281	Re: How do you clean your ring? soak in water and a few squirts of windex...then brush.

Feb 2nd, 2007, 09:57 PM	#11
log47 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 158	Re: How do you clean your ring? I put a lil bit of dishsoap in a small cup of water and heat it up. When it's superhot I soak my rings in it for a couple minutes. Then, I use a toothbrush on it. A lady at a jewelry store recommended it.
log47 Member Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 158

Feb 3rd, 2007, 01:10 AM	#12
savvyblonde Member Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,912	Re: How do you clean your ring? Toothpaste and a soft toothbrush. Works better than any commercial cleaner I've tried.
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Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:47 AM	#13
JoeyJo21 Member Joined: Jan 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,071	Re: How do you clean your ring? I take it to the jewelers as I'd probably damage it if I did it myself - they give it a good clean and check for damage/loose stones etc for a reasonable price.

Feb 3rd, 2007, 11:52 AM	#14
butterfly hips Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 181	Re: How do you clean your ring? Anything with real diamonds and gold or platinum I soak in hydrogen peroxide. You can actually see the bubbles cleaning away the soil. Gives your diamonds an awesome shine almost effortlessly.
butterfly hips Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 181	__________________

Feb 3rd, 2007, 03:00 PM	#15
isus tommye48 Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,291	Re: How do you clean your ring? more lv, a soak or dip in alcohol after cleaning will make it shine, too....
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