any tips for cleaning jewelry?

[baby_bear]

I have a gold ring with a small diamond and sapphire. It looks very dull. I wear it every day, wash dishes with it on, etc. Is there a non-toxic way to clean a ring with something likely to be found in my house?

thanks!
b_b

[NMDemDist2]

1. ammonia and warm water with a toothbrush or hand brush works

very well

http://users.lmi.net/~drewid/PWR_Jewelry_Cleaner.htm

[baby_bear]

2. Would Windex or the like do the trick?

Aren't those ammonia-based? Of course ingredients are rarely on the bottles these days. Proprietary, y'know.

Thanks for the tip..

b_b

[Piperay]

3. Lots of people use toothpaste

I've never used it myself but I would think it would be safe, how well it works ... :shrug:

[Heddi]

5. Toothpaste works great. I've used it on Silver, Gold and Platinum

it stinks a whole lot less than those commercial cleaning solutions, and it's alot less expensive, and it takes the tarnish right off!!!

[wakemeupwhenitsover]

4. wash sapphires & diamonds

in an equal mixture of hot (NOT boiling-you should be able to dip your fingers in without pain) water & ammonia. Let the piece soak for a few minutes, brush gently with a toothbrush-use your partners-rinse well then pat dry.

Diamonds absolulely attract grease, hand lotions, make-up etc. They can get really grimy really fast & not sparkle. The mix of ammonia & water works particularly well for them.

Most jewelery can be cleaned using just a very mild soap -like ivory soap flakes.

Beware of ultrasonic cleaners for facture-filled diamonds, opals, pearls, etc. In fact, I would stay away from all ultrasonic cleaners.