Detailing your wedding ring...how do you do it?

[WilliamHBonney]

So I have a white gold wedding band with 7 diamonds that add up to a little over a carat. I just got it polished at our jeweler and after a week or so it gets really dull. Since most of us obsess over our cars I thought I would ask for those out there that are married, how do you keep your ring shiny and looking good? I tried the old toothpaste trick and that did not do much as well as that cleaner that everyone soaks their rings in and that only lasts for about a day.

[Sludge]

An ultrasonic cleaner does a good job. I've used the medical version and it really gets down into the creases in the jewelry.
Here are examples: Sharpertek Ultrasonic Cleaners & Ultrasonic and Steam Jewelry Cleaners

[WilliamHBonney]

Originally Posted by Sludge

An ultrasonic cleaner does a good job. I've used the medical version and it really gets down into the creases in the jewelry.
Here are examples: Sharpertek Ultrasonic Cleaners & Ultrasonic and Steam Jewelry Cleaners

Does it really turn the ring back to show room shine?

[Spilchy]

Ultrasonic cleaners will make the ring shine but not "bling, bling" like a freshly detailed car. They will remove caked on residues such as soap, dirt and body oils. It's like washing a car; it will shine but not look like it was just waxed.

If you want the "bling" back like a fresh wax job, buy a jewelers rouge cloth. It's a dry cloth that removes coated tarnish that the ultrasonic cleaner doesn't remove. Buff the ring with the rouge part of the cloth, then flip the cloth over and give a final buff with the finishing side of the cloth.

The rouge cloth makes a world of difference with polishing the gold, not the diamonds. The ultrasonic does wonders with the diamonds since you can't polish a diamond at home.

I own a professional ultrasonic cleaner and a few rouge clothes. My jewelry is sparkling. I also like the rouge cloth for buffing my vintage 14k and 18k wrist watch cases.

The clothes are super cheap and will make a huge difference. You do it by hand like you're polishing anything else. I like to wear the ring on the tip of my right index finger and polish with the cloth using my thumb. I'll use my left hand to hold my index finger with the ring on it providing more stability and rigidity.

Just like washing a car (ultrasonic cleaner) does not remove oxidation (tarnish on a ring); polishing the car (rouge cloth) will remove it.

Hope this helps.

Polishing Cloth Rouge 9½" x 10"

[ricka]

+1 on the cloth. I use one all the time. You won't believe how much gunk comes off it--lots of black oxidation. Just shows how much acid our skin has.

[WilliamHBonney]

Originally Posted by Spilchy

Ultrasonic cleaners will make the ring shine but not "bling, bling" like a freshly detailed car. They will remove caked on residues such as soap, dirt and body oils. It's like washing a car; it will shine but not look like it was just waxed.

If you want the "bling" back like a fresh wax job, buy a jewelers rouge cloth. It's a dry cloth that removes coated tarnish that the ultrasonic cleaner doesn't remove. Buff the ring with the rouge part of the cloth, then flip the cloth over and give a final buff with the finishing side of the cloth.

The rouge cloth makes a world of difference with polishing the gold, not the diamonds. The ultrasonic does wonders with the diamonds since you can't polish a diamond at home.

I own a professional ultrasonic cleaner and a few rouge clothes. My jewelry is sparkling. I also like the rouge cloth for buffing my vintage 14k and 18k wrist watch cases.

The clothes are super cheap and will make a huge difference. You do it by hand like you're polishing anything else. I like to wear the ring on the tip of my right index finger and polish with the cloth using my thumb. I'll use my left hand to hold my index finger with the ring on it providing more stability and rigidity.

Just like washing a car (ultrasonic cleaner) does not remove oxidation (tarnish on a ring); polishing the car (rouge cloth) will remove it.

Hope this helps.

Polishing Cloth Rouge 9½" x 10"

Helps greatly thank you, not sure if I really want another appliance around the house so not going to spring for the ultrasonic cleaner yet. My wife and I went to my parents for din din tonight and I asked my mom and she happened to have one of those cloths and it did work nice but still wish it could be another level. Must me an Autopian thing.

I was shocked on how much black oxidation came off.

[DieselMDX]

excellent thread I use a jewel jet at home for my stuff

bought mine on ebay

[Diesel1]

If you have a dremel, you can buy Jewelers rouge and use a very soft buffing wheel to polish the gold. After polishing, you will need to boil the ring for a few minutes in a solution of water a little dishwashing soap and a couple of capfuls of ammonia. Ideally, you would remove it from the water and then steam, but if you can't....just rinse well. Diamonds can withstand boiling but other stones can't. Always use a metal strainer inside the pot so the ring doesn't sit on the bottom.

[Dailyshine]

My tears usually do a good job...




Of course, I kid. I couldn't be more happier

[qballjr13]

I cant get mine off to polish it...and its only been 4 years!

[WilliamHBonney]

Originally Posted by Diesel1

If you have a dremel, you can buy Jewelers rouge and use a very soft buffing wheel to polish the gold. After polishing, you will need to boil the ring for a few minutes in a solution of water a little dishwashing soap and a couple of capfuls of ammonia. Ideally, you would remove it from the water and then steam, but if you can't....just rinse well. Diamonds can withstand boiling but other stones can't. Always use a metal strainer inside the pot so the ring doesn't sit on the bottom.

What does the boiling in water / dishsoap / ammonia do?

[ZimRandy]

I just never wear mine. Still looks good as new.

The store laughs when we bring it in for the annual check up.

Randy