How Do You Clean Your Onyx Pieces?

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Hi all!

Looking to get insights on your experiences with cleaning your stone pieces, specifically Onyx. I know Onyx is a fairly hard-wearing stone, but it is also somewhat porous and absorbent. I want to keep that gorgeous shine pristine for as long as I can long-term. My SA said cleaning gently with dish soap and water is fine, but I'm curious as to how others approach cleaning and the result. I'm at the point where rubbing with a soft cloth is no longer going to cut it.

Any thoughts or experiences shared are greatly appreciated!
 
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raedaybaby said:
Hi all!

Looking to get insights on your experiences with cleaning your stone pieces, specifically Onyx. I know Onyx is a fairly hard-wearing stone, but it is also somewhat porous and absorbent. I want to keep that gorgeous shine pristine for as long as I can long-term. My SA said cleaning gently with dish soap and water is fine, but I'm curious as to how others approach cleaning and the result. I'm at the point where rubbing with a soft cloth is no longer going to cut it.

Any thoughts or experiences shared are greatly appreciated!
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I just run it under warm water and pat dry with a towel. This usually takes off all the grime, fingerprints, etc without resorting to any kind of soap.
 
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I have been using an electrosonic cleaner with a solution my SA gave me that they use in store but I have also used foaming soap with good success. I had an ohsh** moment a few weeks ago when my onyx Magic pendant got stuck in between metal and I thought it put a nice scratch in the stone at the time. I was going to take it to my SA, but I started reading about cleaners/polish for onyx and gave a granite cleaner a try. It completely buffed the scratch out and the piece is actually shiner than it was before. I cannot even tell where the scratch was. I have been using it on all my other onyx pieces and I really like it.
 
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8seventeen19 said:
I have been using an electrosonic cleaner with a solution my SA gave me that they use in store but I have also used foaming soap with good success. I had an ohsh** moment a few weeks ago when my onyx Magic pendant got stuck in between metal and I thought it put a nice scratch in the stone at the time. I was going to take it to my SA, but I started reading about cleaners/polish for onyx and gave a granite cleaner a try. It completely buffed the scratch out and the piece is actually shiner than it was before. I cannot even tell where the scratch was. I have been using it on all my other onyx pieces and I really like it.
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This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I would have never even thought of using a granite cleaner--I'm glad to hear it made your piece even shinier and got rid of the scratch! I'm intrigued by this in-store solution as well.
 
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8seventeen19 said:
I have been using an electrosonic cleaner with a solution my SA gave me that they use in store but I have also used foaming soap with good success. I had an ohsh** moment a few weeks ago when my onyx Magic pendant got stuck in between metal and I thought it put a nice scratch in the stone at the time. I was going to take it to my SA, but I started reading about cleaners/polish for onyx and gave a granite cleaner a try. It completely buffed the scratch out and the piece is actually shiner than it was before. I cannot even tell where the scratch was. I have been using it on all my other onyx pieces and I really like it.
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Could you post name of the granite cleaner please?
 
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I’ve had mine since 2016 and never cleaned it. Still looks great. It’s the holiday pendant so maybe the diamond in the center makes fingerprints or grime less noticeable.
 
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fdc said:
Could you post name of the granite cleaner please?
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Sure! It's TriNova Granite Cleaner and Polish for Daily Use and TriNova Granite Sealer & Protector. Got both from Amazon. I don't think it will hurt the gold but I try and avoid it by using a q-tip.

PC1984 said:
I’ve had mine since 2016 and never cleaned it. Still looks great. It’s the holiday pendant so maybe the diamond in the center makes fingerprints or grime less noticeable.
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I do not think I have really had to clean mine either. The RG looks better when it is clean though, I have noticed.
 
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RAEDAY said:
Hi all!

Looking to get insights on your experiences with cleaning your stone pieces, specifically Onyx. I know Onyx is a fairly hard-wearing stone, but it is also somewhat porous and absorbent. I want to keep that gorgeous shine pristine for as long as I can long-term. My SA said cleaning gently with dish soap and water is fine, but I'm curious as to how others approach cleaning and the result. I'm at the point where rubbing with a soft cloth is no longer going to cut it.

Any thoughts or experiences shared are greatly appreciated!
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Hand soap or dishwashing soap with warm water...Hasn't failed me yet and I've had my Onyx since 2018. I never use any type of brush because I'm afraid of scratches...rubbing with my fingers is more than enough.

I do this with all the stones (even Malachite), Hammered and Guilloche...every single one is still vibrant and hasn't lost any luster.

I have a friend who never takes off her Onyx pendant and after so many years of "abuse", it still looks amazing. Onyx is very hardwearing.
 
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am2022 said:
Any advice on sevres porcelain stone - my Paris vendome pendant isn’t as shiny anymore and would like to try and clean it as well !
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A very, very mild hand soap without fragrance and warm water is what I use and I never put it in the ultrasonic cleaner. Dry it immediately and thoroughly. I am super fragile with the Sevres pieces as I am not sure the stone could be replaced.
 
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