All types of jewelry need to be kept clean so they look their best. It's very easy to clean most pieces of jewelry. Some pieces of jewelry can pose some slight cleaning challenges. Even though cleaning challenges may exist with some pieces of jewelry, making them look better with a proper cleaning is not always impossible for you at home.
After viewing the video below, study the chart below the video to see if you jewelry is able to be safely cleaned in liquid jewelry cleaner or steam cleaned.
Please remember that just because your jewelry is clean, that doesn't mean that it doesn't need to be inspected for wear on prongs, worn jump rings, weak clasps on chains, and more potential risks. You should come and see us for free jewelry inspection at least twice a year.
If you have any questions about how to properly clean your particular fine jewelry or watch, please don't hesitate to call us!
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Gemstone Cleaning Compatibility Chart
| Gemstone |
Ultrasonic Clean? |
Steam Clean? |
Comments |
| Tourmaline |
A Little |
A Little |
|
| Diamond |
Yes |
Yes |
Diamonds can take most all liquid cleaners |
| Garnet |
A Little |
No |
|
| 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 |
|
| Peridot |
A Little |
Never |
|
Jewelry Metal Cleaning Compatibility Chart
| Material |
Ultrasonic 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 |
|
