I hear people say all the time "
Why Don't My Rings Get Clean Like They Do At A Jewelry Store?"
There are many reasons for this, and over the years I've written many articles about the subject. Cleaning your Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry isn't difficult once you know how to do it.
And YES, you can get them just as clean as the Jewelers can. It's surprisingly simple.
Below are not only articles about Cleaning your Jewelry, but I've also done Reviews and Testing of some of the most popular models of Jewelry Ultrasonic Cleaners on the market... Many of these can be purchased at Walmart.
I've also done testing on high end Sonic Cleaners as well as Professional Steam Cleaners. Do they work? Is there a secret? What are you doing wrong?
Let's find out...
P.S. You can find some great deals on Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaners
at Amazon! :)
JEWELRY CLEANER SECRETS!
Most of what you'll read here is hands on experience from me. I've been in the industry for over 25 years now and this method never fails. Almost every single Jeweler that I've worked in, both Corporate and Independent, uses these techniques.
If you want clean Jewelry, and want to make your Diamonds sparkle like the day you bought them, then I advise you use these too.
Your Jewelry will love you! :)
Do Jewelry Cleaners Work?
Jewelry Cleaner Truth - Getting right to the point, this post talks about what a Jewelry Cleaner is, what they do and if they work!
In this post, I show you exactly what the Professional Jewelers use and their secret special formula for getting your Diamonds, Gemstones and Jewelry Sparkling Clean.
You may be surprised at what they use!
Read More: Do Jewelry Cleaners Work?
What Gems Go In Cleaners?
What Gems Can Go In A Jewelry Cleaner? - This article is a MUST read for everyone! If you're putting all your Gemstones into the Cleaner thinking they will come out clean, you've got another thing coming.
Some Gemstones should not be left in the Cleaner, and some Gemstones can even Crack, Break or Fade Colors... All due to the heat and vibration of the machine. See what Gems can go in Jewelry Cleaners and what Gemstones should NOT be dunked...
Read More: Cleaners Harm Gems
Walmart's Jewelry Cleaners
Jewelry Cleaner Reviews - I put some popular Jewelry Sonic Cleaners to the test.
These two Cleaners were purchased from Walmart. I choose a common cleaner, and I also tested out a Travel Sized Cleaner...
Do they work? Do they clean? See the images from start to finish...
It's pretty impressive! :)
Read More: Jewelry Cleaner Testing
Jewelry Cleaner Review
Jewelry Ultrasonic Cleaner - This Cleaner is by Hammacher Schlemmer
who always puts out a great cleaner. They even list it as The BEST ULTRASONIC CLEANER!
So is it?
Watch the Video and see for yourself. Tons of images show you everything about the machine, how it works, what the price is and if it's worth spending the cash on. P.S. The Blue Glow is Killer!
Read More: Ultrasonic Cleaner!
Steam Cleaner Review
Steam Cleaner - Another product by Hammacher Schlemmer is this Jewelry Steam Cleaner. Called the Brilliant Spa Steam Cleaner, I put this puppy to the ultimate test.
I review, test, take photos and video of the cleaner in action. See if it's worth the hefty price tag! Is steam really the secret to a professional cleaning?
There's only one way to find out...
Read More: Jewelry Steam Cleaner!
5 Secrets to Clean Jewelry
Secrets to a Clean Ring - There really are some simple secrets that the average person does not know about when it comes to cleaning Jewelry, Diamonds and Gold.
I list off the 5 items that you can do in the privacy of your home to get your Diamonds and Gemstones sparkling like new!
It's not difficult, once you know what to do!
Read More: Best Ways to Clean your Rings!
6 Month Cleaning Inspection
6 Month Inspection - If you buy your Diamond Ring from a Corporate Jeweler, almost every single one of them will set you up on a 6 Month Cleaning and Inspection schedule.
Why do they do this?
Is there a reason to this twice a year cleaning?
What happens if you don't follow through? Will you hurt your Diamonds and Gems? Find out...
Read More: 6 Month Cleaning!
Clean with a Toothbrush?
Cleaning Rings - Even though I talk about this method in other posts, I wanted to touch base on it again because it comes up constantly at work.
Customers always want to know what is the best thing to Clean Diamonds with. If you've guessed the Toothbrush, you're correct. But what kind of brush do you use and how do you use it? Find out in my Cleaning Diamonds with a Toothbrush post. It cleans things up a lot!
Read More: Clean Rings with a Toothbrush?
Jewelry Inspection Day
Jewelry Cleaning Day - Some people buy their Jewelry, Diamond Rings and Gemstones... and never step foot in the Jeweler again! Until something bad happens! (Like losing a Stone)
This is NOT the proper way to do things. Even if your Jewelry doesn't come with a Cleaning and Inspection Warranty, you should get into the habit of getting it Checked. Why?
It's more important than you know...
Read More: Cleaning and Inspection Day!
Jewelry Cleaning Woes
Cleaning Rings One at a Time - This is a funny and true story about what customers do when they take off their Jewelry in a Jewelry Store to get them cleaned and polished up.
It about drives me crazy!
They get their items cleaned ONE at a TIME! Piece by Piece... "Oh, can you Clean this one as well?"
Do you do this?
Read More: Cleaning Jewelry Piece by Piece
Diamond Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Diamonds - Let's face it, if you don't have a clean Diamond, then why bother wearing one?
It's true! The Life, Fire, Sparkle and Beauty of a Diamond comes from the fact that it's clean. If you keep your Diamonds Dirty and never clean them, years of crud sticks to the stones and makes them dull and lifeless. Why bother?
Take care of your Diamonds and they'll look brand new forever!
Read More: Care and Cleaning of Diamonds!
Diamond Down the Drain
Losing a Big Diamond - This is a true story of what happened to me as I was waiting on a Diamond Engagement Ring customer... and this beautiful big stone as I was cleaning it...
It can happen to anyone!
There are lessons to be learned from cleaning your Jewelry and Diamonds over the sink... Don't let them fall in! :)
Read More: Diamond Down the Drain
Diamond Warranty Void
Diamond Warranty Void - Here's something that many people do not know: If you miss your Cleaning and Inspection date schedule, you more than likely will VOID your Diamond Guarantee!
What?
This is pretty shocking and many do not find out until it's too late. All for one single cleaning... it could cost you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars! See how you can protect your Diamond and your Warranty!
Read More: Warranty Void!
Oily Prints Dirty Diamonds
Fingerprints Dirty Diamonds - This is the simplest way to keep your Diamonds Clean: Don't Touch Them!
Your fingers have oils, lotions, powders, perfumes, dirt and grime on them...
And then you touch your Diamond and the Sparkle goes away! Not cool! Keep your fingerprints off your stone and your Diamond will look so much better and brighter! :)
Read More: Don't Touch That Diamond!
Diamonds Don't Sparkle?
Diamonds That Don't Sparkle - People get unhappy with their Diamond Rings. They don't sparkle like they used to!
They miss the days when their Diamond was new and sparkling like a million stars in the sky.
What happened? Should you buy new ones? NO! You can make your Diamonds look new again... It's Simple and Easy! And, it only takes minutes to achieve!
Read More: Why Diamonds Lose Sparkle!
I hope you enjoyed these articles from over the past 4 years... Cleaning Diamonds and Jewelry isn't difficult, and as you learned, you really don't need very expensive equipment either.
It's just a matter of getting into the habit of cleaning them... You clean everything else on a regular schedule, so get in the habit of cleaning your Diamonds as well.
Diamonds are the only object in the world that will look brand new forever (when they say Diamonds are Forever, they mean it). All you have to do is clean them, and clean them often.
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