Ultrasonic cleaners and gold

[ajoh3142]

Hello everyone - I have never owned an ultrasonic cleaner, but I am considering a purchase of one. I know not to use this type of cleaner on pave diamond work, heavily included diamonds, and many semi-precious stones. Thus, my question is whether the ultrasonic cleaner is completely safe for 14K and 18K gold jewelry without any gemstones? I have several hollow gold bracelets and gold neckchains, and I just want to be completely sure that the rapid vibration of the ultrasonic will not cause unnecessary friction and weaken links or clasps. Thank you.

 

[ajoh3142]

Anybody have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks again.

 

[TiffyTheWiffy]

I think an ultrasonic cleaner would be perfectly fine for your precious metal jewelry (gold, silver, platinum). I just got one a couple weeks ago and have used it on most of my fine jewelry with no problems. Here's a link to the one I got: http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/Brookstone-reg-Ultrasonic-Jewelry-and-DVD-Cleaner/1018491010?Keyword=ultrasonic+jewelry+cleaner It's on clearance, it has multiple time settings (90 seconds, 3 minutes, 4 1/2 minutes, 6 minutes), it has 3 levels of cleaning intensity (use level 2 for jewelry), and it takes up very little counter space. You can use plain tap water with no chemicals, but I have been adding a few drops of dish soap to the water since I have to use lotion pretty frequently on my hands during winter. I have used mine twice so far; plan to use it once a week on my "everyday wear" pieces (e-ring, wedding ring, diamond earrings, diamond bracelet) and I will use it as needed on other jewelry pieces.