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Catalena
Dedicated November 2019

Cleaning your rings..

Catalena, on July 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 23
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I’m curious on how you all clean your own rings? I was peaking at my peaking at my wedding band, and noticed that my engagement ring is in desperate need of a cleaning because it’s dull and not as shiny as the band is.
I read up online and the “experts” said the best way is regular dish soap and warm water and to let your ring soak for 30 minutes. I did that and it’s still not as shiny.
Should I just take it to the place where he purchased them from and have them to professionally clean it?

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Latest activity by Ingrid, on November 12, 2020 at 9:53 PM
  • H
    Master July 2019
    Hannah ·
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    Yeah, if the dish soap trick didn't work, taking it to a jeweler is your best bet.
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  • Meghan
    Master October 2019
    Meghan ·
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    I clean mine every week with jewelry cleaner that is safe for gold & diamonds. Then I take it to the jeweler every few months to get it professionally cleaned. I would go to the jeweler and have them clean it, then see if they have cleaner there you can purchase. That way you know it will be safe for your ring.
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  • MOB So Cal
    January 2019
    MOB So Cal ·
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    Daughter's jeweler professionally cleaned hers before soldering her wedding ring to her engagement ring the week before the wedding, and it looked gorgeous -- you couldn't tell that she'd been wearing one for 18 months and the other was brand new.

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  • earias
    Champion December 2017
    earias ·
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    My DH bought the rings at Jared's and they professionally clean them every 6 months for free so that's what I do.

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  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
    Kelly ·
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    A lot depends on the materials of your ring. If you have the ability to get it professionally cleaned you should do that. You can also ask them if they use soap or cleaners you can buy.
    I do hydrogen peroxide if mine are really dirty
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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I use a jewelry cleaner at home then have it cleaned professionally very few months where my husband bought it. They do it for free.
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  • Meaghan
    Savvy October 2021
    Meaghan ·
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    I use dawn dish soap, warm water, and a tooth brush every 14 days or so to keep it clean. Usually, soaking it isn’t enough and I need to use the tooth brush to make it shine
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  • K
    Expert September 2019
    K.glass ·
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    We got my ring at kays and i can take it in anytime i wnat and get it inspected and. Leaned for free. I have to take it every 6 mths, to keep the warranties active
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    Same, I have my ring professionally cleaned and inspected every 6 months. I also take my ring off when cleaning extensively, doing dishes, going to the gym, or swimming to keep it clean and in good shape.
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  • O
    Dedicated October 2020
    Osha ·
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    I haven't needed to clean mines yet but when I do I'm going to try dawn dish detergent with warm water and brush.

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  • Courtney
    Master December 2019
    Courtney ·
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    I found this great DIY video using household items:

    DIY Jewelry Cleaner

    Cleaning your rings..


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  • Michelle
    Devoted October 2019
    Michelle ·
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    Kay Jewelers does this as well and I know Zales does as well.
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  • Terra
    Expert September 2020
    Terra ·
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    I follow the instructions the shop gave me. Warm dish water soak for 10min, light scrub with a soft bristle toothbrush, good rinse, and it's as shiny as day one. The shop advised against ever using commercial cleaners so I'm avoiding them.

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  • Future Mrs. Danger
    Expert November 2019
    Future Mrs. Danger ·
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    I take my to the jeweler. The purchase came with lifetime free cleanings.
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  • Laura
    Devoted January 2020
    Laura ·
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    I use toothpaste and a toothbrush 😂 weird life hack my mom taught me and it’s so beautiful and shiny when I clean it!
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  • Alisha
    Rockstar April 2021
    Alisha ·
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    I took my ring back to the jeweler to get it clean and we asked how do they clean the rings and the rep said that they clean yours with a little dish detergent and warm water. Please keep in mind that the solution is keep warm all day long at the jewelers so when they clean your ring it comes out shiny
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  • Alisha
    Rockstar April 2021
    Alisha ·
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    I took my ring back to jewelers to have my ring clean but they also check my ring for any diamonds that might be missing or loose and they will replace them. That is because we have plan that would take care of our rings when we take back to the jewelers they check for those type of things.
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    Expert August 2021
    Ingrid ·
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    I used to work in a jewelry store and we used Simple Green and warm water then to shine it up high pressure steam. Definitely take your ring the store where it was purchased a couple of weeks before your wedding to have your engagement ring refinished to match your wedding band.

    I would not recommend using toothpaste as it leaves a cloudy residue on your stones.
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  • VIP September 2019
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    I use the jewelry cleaner our jewelry shop gave us and they inspect and clean it professionally everytime I go in there
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  • Kiara
    VIP August 2021
    Kiara ·
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    I clean mines with my jewelry shop cleanser and i go back every 8months 4them2fix any missing or lose stones & clean it...

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