Jewelry Cleaning Guidlines

 

All types of jewelry need to be kept clean so they look their best.  It's very easy to clean some pieces of jewelry, and some pieces can pose some challenges.  Even though cleaning challenges exist with some pieces of jewelry, making them look better by proper cleaning is not impossible.  After viewing the video below, study the chart below the video to see if you jewelry is able to be put in liquid jewelry cleaner or steam cleaned.

If you have any questions about how to properly clean your fine jewelry or watch, please don't hesitate to call us! 

 

 

 

Gemstone Cleaning Compatibility Chart


Gemstone Ultrasonic Clean? Steam Clean? Comments 
TourmalineA LittleA Little 
DiamondYesYes Diamonds can take most all liquid cleaners
GarnetA LittleNo 
Tanzanite No No 
Emerald No No Very mild soapy solution will be fine
Sapphire Yes Yes 
Ruby A Little A Little 
Opal Never Never 
Iolite A Little A Little 
Pearl Never Never A soft cloth and soft brush will clean pearls nicely
Amethyst A Little A Little 
Citrine Yes Very Little 
PeridotA LittleNever 

 

Jewelry Metal Cleaning Compatibility Chart

 
 MaterialUltrasonic Clean? Steam Clean? Comments 
 Sterling Silver No Yes 
 Gold Yes Yes The only thing that can really hurt gold is Mercury
 Platinum Yes Yes 
 Titanium A Little Yes 
 Tungsten Carbide A Little A Little 
 Cobalt Chrome Yes Yes 
 Stainless Steel Yes Yes 
 Gold Plate A Little A Little