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#106
Hi everyone I have an onyx vintage alhambra necklace which I have worn on and off for a few years. I shower and sleep in it and it looks new.

I also have pure MOP earrings which I do not shower in. I picked a bit of dust off it the other day and noticed that my nail left a scratch on the surface. In my experience MOP is very delicate, even a fingernail can scratch it.
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#108
sassification said:
Is it safe to use ultrasonic cleaner to clean the WG or YG items without stones?

Eg guilloche line
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I think if you have a plastic strainer in the ultrasonic it would be fine. I even use it for the pieces with pave. As long as your jewelry isn't banging against metal in the ultrasonic, I think there won't be scratches. Gold jewelry hitting plastic is fine with me.
 
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EpiFanatic said:
I think if you have a plastic strainer in the ultrasonic it would be fine. I even use it for the pieces with pave. As long as your jewelry isn't banging against metal in the ultrasonic, I think there won't be scratches. Gold jewelry hitting plastic is fine with me.
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The one i ordered doesnt have a strainer, maybe i go look around for a small plastic basket to put inside.. thanks my dear! I was geyting tired of having to constantly clean manually or bring back to store and i thought vca must use some ultrasonic cleansing no..? Although i dont know hoe they do it for mop ones
 
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sassification said:
The one i ordered doesnt have a strainer, maybe i go look around for a small plastic basket to put inside.. thanks my dear! I was geyting tired of having to constantly clean manually or bring back to store and i thought vca must use some ultrasonic cleansing no..? Although i dont know hoe they do it for mop ones
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In case it might be helpful in your search, I have this nylon strainer basket for my ultrasonic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MF1J0/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_VMWTP9W4MZNVXG8YVJ00?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Like @EpiFanatic I am only ok with gold hitting plastic…the metal baskets in direct contact with jewelry make me squirm.
 
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#111
lonelyphoton said:
In case it might be helpful in your search, I have this nylon strainer basket for my ultrasonic: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085MF1J0/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_VMWTP9W4MZNVXG8YVJ00?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Like @EpiFanatic I am only ok with gold hitting plastic…the metal baskets in direct contact with jewelry make me squirm.
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Thanks so much dear! I couldnt find any actually that fit :sad: i happen to find a plastic soap dish tray that is quite small but should do the trick.. i just have to do less items each time..

The ultrasonic machine i got is only 16cm across -.-
 
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#112
sassification said:
Thanks so much dear! I couldnt find any actually that fit :sad: i happen to find a plastic soap dish tray that is quite small but should do the trick.. i just have to do less items each time..

The ultrasonic machine i got is only 16cm across -.-
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Your ultrasonic sounds so cute and compact! Glad you were able to find a tray that works for it :smile:
 
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#114
Hello,
In terms of wearing onyx 24/7 and not taking it off often has anyone had any issues with it? Do you shower with your piece on? If so, have you noticed any staining or shrinking? I was advised that it’s not ideal to shower or wear onyx 24/7 as it can stain due to the water. I was also informed that any perfume/lotion that may be put on can alter the appearance as well. Does the stone scratch easily?
Thanks in advanced (:
 
#115
Notorious Pink said:
Hmm...if I know I'm going to be wearing it again the next morning, I have a separate velvet-lined jewelry box where I put the day's jewelry. I keep the VCA polishing cloth in there, and I just lay the necklace down on it with nothing touching the necklace. That should be ok, right?
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Did u get the polishing cloth with the jewelry? I asked about this and they said they didnt have a polishing cloth.
 
#116
DustyRoseInk said:
Did u get the polishing cloth with the jewelry? I asked about this and they said they didnt have a polishing cloth.
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Wow, that was 7 years ago. I don’t do that anymore, I keep my pieces in their travel cases.
I do have VCA polishing cloths, but I only get them when I ask for them. After all these years (and purchases), I think I only have two.
 
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