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doberman said:
David, just a note that an ultrasonic cleaner is the last thing in the world that a pavé ring needs. Looking at the OP's ring, it may be channel-set rather than pavé, but I'd still be concerned that the tiny diamonds will fall out. The key is to clean the ring frequently with Dawn and a soft small toothbrush. No fancy equipment needed. Daily cleaning is best. It won't just add sparkle, it will diminish bacteria.
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Many of the low cost 'ultrasonics' on the consumer market are actually low power 'vibrasonics'. They are safe for pave. It is more like a power soak, and something good to do on occasion. Combined with the regular maintenance of soaking in a bit of dawn and hot water and cleaning with a small brush, the vibrasonic will enhance the process and help prevent buildup on the parts of the diamond difficult to reach with the brush.
I recommend a brush with long, fine but rather stiff bristles. You can find brushes like that at an art supply store.
 
Texas Leaguer said:
Many of the low cost 'ultrasonics' on the consumer market are actually low power 'vibrasonics'. They are safe for pave. It is more like a power soak, and something good to do on occasion. Combined with the regular maintenance of soaking in a bit of dawn and hot water and cleaning with a small brush, the vibrasonic will enhance the process and help prevent buildup on the parts of the diamond difficult to reach with the brush.
I recommend a brush with long, fine but rather stiff bristles. You can find brushes like that at an art supply store.
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Ok now I'm really confused. Maybe I should just throw my stuff in the dishwasher as someone was suggesting in another thread awhile ago.
 
doberman said:
Ok now I'm really confused. Maybe I should just throw my stuff in the dishwasher as someone was suggesting in another thread awhile ago.
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Dishwasher is probably not the best device for jewelry. A small inexpensive home unit designed for the purpose is the best tool. It confines the jewelry to a small area so if you do have a diamond come out, it will not be lost.

If you are concerned with the pave on a particular piece, use ultrasonic only sparingly. Pieces with larger stones can be cleaned in them regularly. Know that any time you take your diamond jewelry in for any kind of repair or regular maintenance, it will be put into a powerful ultrasonic and then blasted with steam. So these cleaning techniques are standard.

Pave that has been done well, and not damaged in wear, should be fine. Some very commercial type jewelry that has been made with low cost materials and labor may not fare too well either in wear or in ultrasonic cleaners.

It's best not obsess on ultrasonic. You don't have to leave it in the bath very long to get the desired effect, and you don't have to do it every time you clean your jewelry. Moderation and good judgement are important tools too!
 
Texas Leaguer said:
Dishwasher is probably not the best device for jewelry. A small inexpensive home unit designed for the purpose is the best tool. It confines the jewelry to a small area so if you do have a diamond come out, it will not be lost.

If you are concerned with the pave on a particular piece, use ultrasonic only sparingly. Pieces with larger stones can be cleaned in them regularly. Know that any time you take your diamond jewelry in for any kind of repair or regular maintenance, it will be put into a powerful ultrasonic and then blasted with steam. So these cleaning techniques are standard.

Pave that has been done well, and not damaged in wear, should be fine. Some very commercial type jewelry that has been made with low cost materials and labor may not fare too well either in wear or in ultrasonic cleaners.

It's best not obsess on ultrasonic. You don't have to leave it in the bath very long to get the desired effect, and you don't have to do it every time you clean your jewelry. Moderation and good judgement are important tools too!
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Ok, I get it. So, like Ben & Jerry's Peanut Buttercup ice cream, occasional treat is ok but not everyday. ;)2

Reminds me, need to get more ice cream....
 
This is one aweseome diamond and ring!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm hopefully going to be buying a pair of WF ACA studs soon and these pics get me really impatient lol
 
Beautiful ring and beautiful hands :love:
 
Your ring is gorgeous. Love it. :appl:
 
Beautiful rings and diamond.
 
goldenfire said:
This is one aweseome diamond and ring!!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm hopefully going to be buying a pair of WF ACA studs soon and these pics get me really impatient lol
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Yes! We want to see!! :pray:
 
shoechick said:
Yes! We want to see!! :pray:
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Absolutely! I'm going to post a thread as soon as I start hunting to get some feedback from all the experts lol.
 
It looks much larger than stated size! Amazing!
 
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