MemberThis is the underside of my peach sapphire ring. I can’t use my ultrasonic cleaner because the band and halo has pave. I tried a baby tooth brush but I don’t think it actually gets deep enough.
Any other ideas for cleaning?
MemberUse an adult toothbrush? I’m not sure where people got the idea that they need to use a baby’s toothbrush. A toothbrush doesn’t slice your gums, and gold is most definitely stronger than your delicate skin-filled mouth. Put a dab of Dawn on a regular toothbrush and scrub away.
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MemberSoak it n warm soapy water ( use dishwahng detergent) and then gently scrub with an old toothbrush.
MemberI agree with PP’s, a soft toothbrush and Dawn in soapy warm water. I try to get my rings cleaned twice a year by my jeweller. I just hate going to that store – lol – it’s dangerous in there!
MemberAwkwardCoconut: get a cup of warm water and add an alka seltzer tablet. let it sit for 15 minutes or so…(I usually let it sit when I’m in the shower)
it works wonders. good luck OP
MemberUsing a baby toothbrush came from the WB. But I guess you are right, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.
Thanks!
Membermeowmeow071914: Do you think I can use the tablet with a sapphire?
MemberI know many ppl think it is crazy but the baby oil trick really works. Set ring in a dish with baby oil for 20-30 seconds (oil attracts oil so it pulls away skin oils that hold dirt). Then spray with windex (jewelers use it all the time) and set in a dish of warm soapy water for a minute. Then use toothbrush and rinse. Your ring will blind you with its sparkle and the gold will look like freshly polished. Only stone I know of you can not do this with is emerald as it contains natural oils. There is a thread about this cleaning method somewhere on the Bee.
majorairhead.
MemberAwkwardCoconut: I’ve not only used this on my wedding ring- I have put my aquamarine necklace pendant in with my ring. Works like a charm! You’d be amazed at the little bits of crud I find in the cup afterwards. But they sparkle like new! 🙂
MemberBTW OP I forgot to say I LOVE your ring. That setting is so unique and I am I big fan of rose gold. Love to see some diff views. How about some pics after you shine het up 😉
MemberI would say a childs toothbrush as the bristles tend to be much more pliable… better for getting into all the nooks and crannies! A bit of Fairy Liquid (dish detergent) and warm water. It will come up looking like new 🙂
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MemberI can’t get any good pictures with my phone. So here are the stock photos. With the band we just ordered today.
I love this ring. I was surprised how dainty it was vs the pictures.
MemberMembermajorairhead: I will try baby oil.
On a similiar topic, I use coconut oil as a facial cleanser and people think I’m crazy. It pulls all the makeup and oil off my face with very little scrubbing. Typically I’m very oily and after a week or so of using coconut oil my face regulated itself. I hardly ever breakout anymore.
