How to Clean Jewelry at Home

How to Clean Jewelry at Home - Arden Jewelers

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Regular cleaning helps jewelry look its best. We recommend that you bring your jewelry in to your local jeweler every six months to one year for a professional cleaning. But, in between visits to the jeweler, you can use these techniques to help keep your jewelry looking great.
We cover several different cleaning methods including:
- Windex and toothbrush
- Jewelry cleaning solutions
- Ultrasonic cleaners
- Steam cleaners
- Polishing cloths
With any cleaning method, you should always be very careful to avoid damaging fragile gems. We recommend that you get the advice of a gemologist before cleaning your jewelry at home to make sure the technique you use won't damage it.
We also cover some common myths about cleaning jewelry at home including:
- Toothpaste
- Boiling water
- Soaking overnight in amonia
If you have any questions or if you need a good place to have your jewelry professional cleaned, please get contact us. We would love to help.
Arden Jewelers
2800 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 481-8006
www.MyGemologist.com

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@eleanorhughes6493 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the Windex tip! My sapphire & diamond engagement ring is so sparkly!

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Of course! I'm glad to hear it worked for you. :)

@331mexa 2 жыл бұрын

Yes this actually works in five seconds 🤯😳 i'll let you guy's know for how long they stay clean 👌

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it worked for you. :) Thanks for sharing.

@loodycute626 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much great job 🎉

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad the video was helpful. :)

@vision821k4 4 ай бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers Instead of windex, I've been using Dawn on my plated jewelry (some with silver core, some with brass core) which seems to work well. Do you have any issues with that? You are by far the most knowledgeable from what I've seen on here.

@ArdenJewelers 4 ай бұрын

@@vision821k4Dawn dish soap should be fine. To be safe I would make sure not to soak it for a long time, and just quickly wash and dry it to make sure that no chemical reactions can happen. Thanks for the question!

@vision821k4 4 ай бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers Thank you and I really do appreciate all the advice you've given to people. I've learned a lot.

@parsis85 Жыл бұрын

I have a silver necklace , 3 months ago I gave it to a jewel store to make it shorter because it was little to big for me. I think he used some kind of heater because when I got it back the necklace was much darker in color and its shininess had disappeared. Do you think the connoisseur could help to remove the dark stains from the necklace ? I would appreciate any feedback!

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting, and I'm sorry to hear about your necklace. That's a tricky one. It's very common to use a torch to repair silver chains, so it's likely that heat was used. This is not really a bad thing in most cases. Some silver jewelry is plated and it's possibly that when the repair was done that plating had to be polished off which could cause the change in color. You can definitely try the silver dip. There's a good chance it will work, but it's also possible that the piece needs more of a professional polish. I think your best bet would be go back to the jeweler and ask them if they can polish it up a bit. Most shops don't mind doing some touch ups on their work to make their customers happy.

@S2SS2 3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering buying a connoisseur jewelery cleaner but I don't want to mess up the steps and ruining my chain. So I leave it in the cleaner for like 5-10 seconds, I rinse it off immediately but with cold or hot water? After that I dry it with a cloth, correct? I have a Figaro Sterling Sliver chain 5mm 22 inches. I'll let you know if it worked

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. I would stick closer to 5 seconds if possible. You don't want to leave it in too long. The water temperature shouldn't really matter. We typically use cold or room temperature water to rinse off the jewelry. Then go ahead and dry it off as we showed in the video. Good luck and let us know how it goes. :)

@jasmineceisel9636 3 жыл бұрын

Also, i used the same red container silver cleaner. The smell is very pungent, evan after i have rinsed and dried my pieces. Will that go away? Is the silver solution safe if you get on your hands?

@_Jose-fw4dx 3 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering the same thing bro lol , if you read on the back of the sterling silver cleaner it says that it can lead to Thiourea which can cause cancer

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Some more good questions. Yes, the pungent smell is normal. It's part of the fun. :) The smell normally won't linger on the jewelry itself after it's been rinsed. If it still smells after a day or so, it might be worth bringing it in to a local jeweler for a deeper cleaning. As for the safety of the solution, we aren't doctors and can't give medical advice. I can say that we have gotten it on our hands before and as long as we have rinsed them off thoroughly and quickly we haven't had any issues. That said, read the label and follow all the instructions. Finally, if you don't feel comfortable using it, that's what jewelers like us are here for. Bring in your jewelry and we'll help you get it shining like new again.

@stephenlozada7158 2 жыл бұрын

Right now I use ultrasonic with solution and maybe I’ll put the connoisseur gold cleaner tub in the ultrasonic so the waves pass through. Been thinking about getting a steamer but I’m not sold on it. What do y’all think is best.

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

A steamer is fantastic addition to your cleaning tool kit. Use it as a final step after you finish the rest of your cleaning routine. Like the utltrasonic though, you always need to remember to be careful about what you steam as some sensitive gems can be damaged by the heat of the steam.

@jasmineceisel9636 3 жыл бұрын

My brand new sterling silver cleaner has weird white residue on inside bottom of container. Is that normal?

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. We have noticed the same thing in some of our silver cleaning solutions. It doesn't seem to affect the results in our experience.

@samuellewis2819 4 жыл бұрын

So would labradorite fall into the delicate jewelry cleaner category or the soap and water category?

@ArdenJewelers 4 жыл бұрын

Good question. Labradorescence or Labradorite is a fairly soft gem, but doesn't require much special treatment when cleaning. Either a toothbrush with soap and water or delicate jewelry cleaner should be fine.

@dudead2729 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using the connoisseurs sterling silver cleaner for a few months now and it has yellow looking particles floating around and on the bottom of the container. Do you think it’s time to buy a new cleaner or can I keep using it? It still works fine but I’m just curious if it has some kind of expiration date or something

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. We haven't noticed any impact from these kinds of small particles in our solution. We will typically use a jar until it no longer cleans effectively. The time this takes varies based on how much you use it typically around 6-12 months. Hopefully that helps.

@YRSRico 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 925 silver pendant with diamonds is the silver solution safe for them id think so just making sure?

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as they are actual diamonds and not simulants like rhinestones, you should be good to go. :)

@allenruazol6636 2 жыл бұрын

Bro i have white gold vermeil with cz stone. I bought the fine and gold cloth to polish. Can i use that in my necklace because i know vermeil is silver base .925 im kinda confused. Thanks

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. We don't typically recommend polishing (even with a cloth) anything that's plated. The plating is very thin and can be removed if you polish it. A light cleaning with warm soapy water and a tooth brush should be safe.

@x_pablo_xpg3d969 3 жыл бұрын

What should I use to clean my gold chain then ?

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

There is a gold jewelry dip that works very similar to the silver dip we demonstrated in the video. That, along with some of the other tricks we showed, should work great for your gold chain.

@leiciKeksfan 3 жыл бұрын

I don't get what sterling means even after translating the word. Does it work with fake and very cheap silver? Like the ones they sell in shops lile H&M ?

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. Sterling silver refers to a metal that contains at least 92.5% pure silver with the rest being made up of other metals. Sterling silver is usually stamped with a "925" stamp or simply "sterling". If your jewelry doesn't have either of these stamps anywhere, it is most likely not sterling. Hopefully that helps.

@leiciKeksfan 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers Thank you that's helpful. I was just wondering if it still works even tho it's not Sterling 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

@@leiciKeksfan Gotcha. The silver dip we demo in the video is meant for use only with sterling jewelry and it not recommended for other types. However, the same company makes a similar product for "Delicate" jewelry. That cleaner should work will with your costume/fashion jewelry.

@leiciKeksfan 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers Oh okey thank you so much! 😊

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

@@leiciKeksfan Sure thing, happy to help. :)

@user-ru8bu9ed4m 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get Sterling silver jewellery back to silver when it's discoloured and gone like a copper a colour if that makes sense?

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

The silver dip that we show in the video typically works great for removing tarnish and restoring sterling silver to a bright, white finish (as long as it's used correctly). You can also feel free to bring it by your local jeweler to get their help/advice if the at home solutions aren't working.

@user-ru8bu9ed4m 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers thanks..where can I get that dip in UK?

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ru8bu9ed4m We're based in the US, so I can't say for sure, but this looks good to me: www.amazon.co.uk/Connoisseurs-Jewelry-Cleaner-Silver-8oz/dp/B0044B5WN6/

@jclausell62 2 жыл бұрын

great video. What is the best way to clean gold plated sterling silver? Also some have cz stones. thanks

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked. :) Definitely avoid the ultrasonics and steamers with that kind of jewelry. There is a "Delicate" jewelry dip from the same company that sells the silver dip we showed in the video that may work. Otherwise, a tooth brush with some warm soapy water is probably your best bet.

@duffycashout 2 жыл бұрын

I left my gold necklace in there for a couple days and it got black how do I get it clean ??

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, that's a long time! In that situation, the piece typically needs to be polished with a high speed buffing wheel at your local jeweler to restore its original color and shine.

@domenico8508 Жыл бұрын

i can clean a tennis chain with moissanites on the CONNOISSEURS liquid?

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

You should be able to, what metal is it made out of?

@domenico8508 Жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers 925 sterling silver

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

@@domenico8508 Perfect, just be sure to use the Silver cleaner and follow the instructions on the container.

@Argendiego 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Please let me know if the sterling silver cleaner you show in the vid apply for jewelry with sterling and gold combination...Thank you!

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. You can definitely use the silver clearner shown in the video on two-tone silver and gold jewelry. It should work great. That said, if you are cleaning primarily gold jewelry, there are other cleaners that are specifically designed for gold and may work better.

@Argendiego 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers Thank you!...I appreciate your suggestion .

@44LCH 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers hello, I had a 14k gold Franco chain polished at a jewelry store. When I got it back it seemed darker, more like a 18k gold look. I didn’t like it so I used a silver tarnishing cloth to take it off. It did work, only problem is I couldn’t get in between the tight links so the chain looked like it was 2 toned in color and it looked really bad so I just had them polish it again for me. I tried everything but could never make that chain look lighter , like when I used the silver tarnishing cloth. Do you think that silver liquid tarnish cleaner would take the polish off my chain? Make it look lighter, like 14k again? I tried everything and nothing takes that polish off , only the cloth did. It was the same brand cloth as the liquid you have in this video was? Your feedback is very much appreciated, thank you.

@44LCH 3 жыл бұрын

Also I used that silver tarnishing cloth on my 14k gold Saint Christopher pendant and it took the “dull” polish off in the center. It was polished like all traditional Saint pendants are, or at least how I’ve seen them. Now every jewelry store I go to says they can’t re-polish the pendant to make it look like it use to. Any suggestions on how I could go about having that re-polished professionally? It has more sentimental value than anything that’s why I’ve been holding on to it but not wearing it. Thank you again.

@44LCH 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what they did when they polished that chain. I had it done in the Bronx so it wasn’t like I went to the diamond district.

@JesusMartinez-wy2yp 2 жыл бұрын

what hapens if u dip the silver more than 10 sec ? i left them for like 15 sec and they smelled bad and also they had a weird feeling

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. Typically, if silver is left in the solution for too long it will actually cause it to turn black. At that point it will usually need to be professionally polished to restore the silver color.

@JesusMartinez-wy2yp 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers omgggg, u know what i did, i left it for some time and it didn’t shine anymore so i put it back inside and it was color silver but like a matte silver. so i used a knife tu take the matte color it worked but it haves tons of marks now, it was a cross from james avery. u recomend just going to the store ? what ?

@ArdenJewelers 2 жыл бұрын

@@JesusMartinez-wy2yp ouch, yeah, at this point your best bet is probably to bring it to a local jewelry store to see if they can polish it up and remove some of the scratches.

@kingasyper2049 3 жыл бұрын

does this work for fake gold jewelry?

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good question. Some of the techniques discussed like the toothbrush should be safe with most fake or costume jewelry. That said, this kind of jewelry is generally much more susceptible to damage. I would recommend getting a local jeweler to help clean your costume pieces or at least let you know what at-home cleaning methods will be safe with your particular jewelry.

@maanbustamante Жыл бұрын

the cloth, can it help remove the scratches?

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

Good question. A good polishing cloth can remove shallow scratches from a piece of jewelry. If the scratch is deep though, it will often need to be filled by a jeweler to be completely removed.

@maanbustamante Жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers it's quite shallow and not even visible unless u focus on it. so not really sure if i'll just leave it as it is or buy that product

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

@@maanbustamante without seeing the piece we can't really say for sure, but it does sound like something a polishing cloth would be perfect for. :)

@maanbustamante Жыл бұрын

@@ArdenJewelers those clothes are abrasive right? actually i'm thinking of just leaving it like like that to avoid further damage 😅 thanks though!

@ArdenJewelers Жыл бұрын

@@maanbustamante sure thing. Happy to help. Yes, the cloths are definitely abrasive (that's how they work), but they typically won't damage fine jewelry that is made with gold, silver, or platinum when used correctly as we demonstrated in the video.

@visitante111 5 жыл бұрын

deberias de limpiar tambien el lavabo lol

@ArdenJewelers 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, very true. At least the jewelry is clean though. :)

@andrewmondragon465 3 жыл бұрын

And your doing that in an open sinks hole

@ArdenJewelers 3 жыл бұрын

Good observation. We actually have a mesh screen over our sink drain to catch any small pieces that might fall. If you are doing this at home, you might want to place something to cover the drain as well.