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There's nothing like the day you get it cleaned from your jeweler.
I tried Windex this morning and it did nothing. The ring cleaner RB gave me doesn't really do anything either.
I'm thinking about getting one of those machines. They have them on Amazon for like $25.
What do you guys do?
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My sister taught me that using an old toothbrush and a little bit of toothpaste or soap works really well. Using a toothbrush really seems to get into all the hard to reach places!
I've heard people say toothpaste, but my jeweler said DO NOT use that! I've tried what you have, and I'm still looking for a good trick, but worry about damaging my ring and setting.
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You could even take it to a jewelry store and see if they will clean it for you. Most will do it for free.
I use jewelry cleaner from JCPenney and a toothbrush and it is wonderful.
I go to the mall alot and that is where I got my e-ring from - I get free cleanings so I get it done about 3-4 times a month
I pop in the jewelry store and have it cleaned every few months!
There's this stuff they sell in the mall on one of those carts...its a red liquid in a spray bottle. I forget the name, but it works well. Does a good job on watches too.
I used to use the regular old crest and a toothbrush. But I've heard it's not good for your jewelry, just like Lillindy. But when I use the jewelry cleaner liquid, I definately use a regular toothbrush, not the itty bitty one that comes with it.
On the machine note, however, I would be careful. Some jewelry collectors say that certain machines are too rough on your jewelry. Check out this forum, I've been kind of addicted and these people live and breath precious stones!
http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/
Check out the forum for "Rocky Talky" (Diamond stuff)...search for "Cleaning" ... there are lots of threads specific to different metals and lots of opinions for the best chemicals and tools.
Hope this helps...stay away from the other forums, or you'll be addicted to buying stones!
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I think sonic cleaners are really the best. My mom has one. But my aunt who designs and sells very high-end jewelry (incl. my wedding set) also suggested the tootpaste, with *soft* brush, method...Lillindy, do you know why you're jeweler said not to do that? I often will just soak my earrings which makes a big difference.
I got a bottle of stuff with a little brush in it form our jeweler. It works great, but it's not like having it professionally shined and sonic cleaned and steamed! I get the most compliments the day i get it cleaned.
I try to take it off when i'm putting hairspray on, etc, because otherwise i get a nasty film on my ring.
Old toothbrush and mild handsoap.
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I use some basic jeweler cleaner, let it soack about a min... and use the lil brush that it came wtih about every other day. It just sparkles back at me.
But nothing is as better then having it done at the jewler....
OMG dont you ladies love it when the light hits your ring and it sparkles at you.. its like it's telling you "hello pretty lady"
Found this on one of the aforementioned forum threads:
"My understanding is that the toothpaste doesn't hurt the diamond, but could damage the setting by causing excessive wear on the metals (toothpaste contains abrasives)."
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I use my SoniCare toothbrush. It not as gross as it sounds.
I put my ring in a small bowl of warm water with some Dawn dishsoap. I then brush my teeth for 3 mintues with the SoniCare. I change the head, and then brush my ring with the toothbrush for a minute.
No, it's not a jewelry store cleaning, but it's a good temporary solution!
Dish soap and a cheapo battery powered toothbrush (like a Spin Brush). I don't use toothpaste because it's abrasive to the metal. But dish soap works great. I scrub it with the soap and toothbrush, then i immerse the ring and whirring toothbrush in bowl of water to polish the soap off.
If I am really being meticulous I will blow it dry with a canned air or a cold hairdryer.. but usually i just pat it with a towel.
That gets it REALLY sparkley... but still not as sparkley as the jeweler can.
Sounds like Blightygirl's method and mine are similar. ;)
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Gel toothpaste still contains abrasives, they're just "invisible". I just googled. lol.
I put a little warm water and a splash of ammonia in a ceramic ramekin, let the ring soak in it for about 10 minutes, and then give it a little scrub-a-dub with a soft toothbrush and a rub down with a lint-free cloth. It comes out sparkling!
Also, the reason the machine cleaners are kinda iffy is that some people complain that the stones can become loose after using it. However, if your jeweler used the right methods to set the stone, you shouldn't have a problem.
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My fiance's family is in the jewelry business. They told me to use a toothbrush and some regular soap, or boil it!
Hello...
Our jeweler suggested 3 oz of Fantastik, with 6 oz of hot water. We have a sonic cleaner but, he said even soaking it in that and cleaning with a soft toothbrush works great.
@ nc80120 - you're right, there is nothing like getting it professionally cleaned.
I wish I lived closer to Robbins Bros - I'd pop in every week :)
Plus, get your ring checked every few months to avoid any loose stones. I notice any time i walk into a jewelry store "just to look" at wedding bands (which I do occassionally....just to get mine cleaned!!!) they always offer to clean it, no questions!
I'm totally doing this the day of my wedding and then boxing that baby up so it's sparkly on the day of!
I have mine cleaned at the jewelry store and in between I just use a regular jewelery cleaner and wipe it with a soft cloth.
If your jeweler provides the lifetime careplan, take advantage of the annual rhodium plating! All scratches are buffed out, and the metal is restored to it's shiny state. This will make your ring look like "new" again!
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I like to use my clarisonic with the face soap on it when I'm done washing my face, LOL. It always comes out looking so nice!
I have tried many many methods to clean my rings but the BEST thing I have tried is to simply soak my ring in HOT HOT nearly boiling water. I figured this out after my ring was steam cleaned at my jeweler. My ring has never been SO sparkling as the times I get it Steam cleaned. When I told my jeweler this he said it is because the heat of hte steam loosens all of the gunk (dish soap, hair product, lotion, hand soap, etc.) that gets stuck on and creates a film on the diamonds and gold with does not come off with regular jewelry cleaner or water. So he suggested that I use REALLY hot water at home and just soak my ring in it. It works like a charm and I don't have to worry about being too abrasive on the gold or loosening the stones. Who knew - hot water!??!
my grandfather is a jeweler and cleans and steams it for me as often as I want! I usually get it done about once a month.
I also use some really good solution with a brush that usually works pretty well, in between cleanings.
I soak my ring in hot water with a gentle soap. afterwards, a little scrub with a soft bristled tooth brush helps get into the cracks! It makes the ring definitely look like new!
I think cleaning most jewelry with regular toothpaste and a toothbrush is okay. The only exception I remember for real jewelry are pearls. Pearls have a special finish on them and the finish is worn off quickly by the paste.
But ladies, as long as you have a real diamond, the only thing that can mess up your diamond is another diamond. So as long as you aren't cleaning it with a diamond tipped brush, I think it should be fine.
@fizicsGirl: My jeweler said that about the toothpaste because it eventually dulls the diamonds because of residue that's left behind that can be quite difficult to get off. They said it has nothing to do with the brush, it's the toothpaste and it can also be harmful to the setting. And they said you wouldn't believe it, but toothpaste is pretty abrasive. I'm no pro, but I tried it and some got stuck under my stone and we had a hell of a time getting it out. That's when we had the no toothpaste discussion. 
I'm trying the hot water and sonic toothbrush tricks tomorrow! You know, we should really submit this problem for MythBusters to solve!
I just used MrsK2be's hot water trick and it worked wonders!! Not quite a jeweler's cleaning but it will definitely tide you over until you can get to one. :)
I'm going to drop mine in some hot water tonight and see how that works!
They make little hand held steamers, I wonder if they are pricey....the philosophy definitely makes sense except Id assume a steamer would remove the ickies better.
I haven't tried this yet, but the jeweler who designed my friend's ring told her to mix a little bit of mister clean with water in a little jar (like the size of a small babyfood jar) and let the ring sit in the mixture while you wash the dishes or something... for about 10 minutes. and then use a kids size soft toothbrush to clean it....
I use stuff like this http://www.stacksandstacks.com/jewelry-cleaner-worlds-best/?id=176&sku=67163&utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=googlebase it has a little brush in it that really gets in the small nooks, it even suds up when you brush it. However, after a few days I feel like I need to clean it again.
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My jeweler said the best method is a sonic cleaner, so my parents got me one for Xmas last year. The one specifically recommended was the Sharper Image one, and it is A-MAZING (after I clean it, it's one miniscule step below taking it to the jeweler, honestly). However they just went out of business I believe. You might be able to find a similar one from Brookstone or something. I only clean my ring like once every 2-3 months but it really does do wonders.
I tried the hot water thing and an old toothbrush...it did come out pretty sparkly, so I think I'm going to keep up with that method since I'm not using anything harsh on my ring. Thanks!
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