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    • Whovianbride
      CommentAuthorWhovianbride
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    Anyone got any tips for me how to clean my engagment ring?
    Its 9ct white gold which diamond setting with a twist, an is just looking a bit grubby after 2 years!

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    • lala "mod" bunni
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    washing up liquid and an old tooth brush

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    • Judith99
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    I would say take it to the jewellers as I did. Mine was looking really dull and I took it to 2 separate jewellers and they both advised me to have the ring re- rhodium plated. I looks like new now all sparkly like when I first got it :-)
    (Mine is white gold with 1 stone)
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    • Mrs C to be!
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    A jeweller I use said the best thing for diamond jewellery is a solution of Ajax with ammonia, mixed with part boiling water. Soak the ring and buff with a cloth... However I cannot get hold of Ajax with ammonia in the uk at all without silly shipping fees. He said this works better than them specially cleaning it
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    • *KelBel*
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    I took mine to the jewellers and gonna get it done again just before the wedding and re dipped so they both look the same colour and sparkle wise, only about £13 where my ring is from x

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    • InDreamland
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    F@1ry liquid, warm water and a soft toothbrush xx

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    • InDreamland
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    Our jeweller who helped design and make our rings cleaned it for me a couple of weeks before the wedding x

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    • MrsLJDeaton
      CommentAuthorMrsLJDeaton
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    Best thing to do take it to the professionals & get it cleaned especially when you av prescious stones set i your ring like mine

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    • Tori
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    I use a jewellery cleaner which you can get off the bay or bargains for homes. Only costs a couple of quid and gives the diamond an amazing sparkle




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    • Whovianbride
      CommentAuthorWhovianbride
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    Thanks for all the advice ladies, will try some of the tricks of the trade first but will prob get it professionally cleaned just before the wedding! x

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    • LynD
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    vodka... put it in a small amount for a bit - sparkly :)




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    • FernP61
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    To be on the safe side I would say jewellers alot of rings if purchased within 3 years are guaranteed for cleaning etc x
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    • Glitterfairy
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    Toothpaste, however it only cost me about £5 to have it done professionally

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    • SarahG546
      CommentAuthorSarahG546
     
    Hi there

    I work for a large chain that deals with Jewellery, and the best way to do it if there is no need for a re-rhodium is boiling water and st4r dr0ps leave to soak for 20 mins, a soft toothbrush working to the back of the stone(s) rinse & repeat, rinse and kitchen roll to dry,

    A profesional jeweller can lightly buff any scuffs that have accrued if you want it as new, and shouldnt charge too much,
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    • ValentinaK
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    Jewellers. I had to take mine to tiffany and it's a three week job for the platinum and diamond.

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    • LauraK7
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    Mine will be cleaned before we get married
    I've just used warm water and a soft toothbrush before
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    • CommentAuthorTrasaD
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    We use water and baking soda for ours using a toothbrush, but we'll be sending them off to be done professionally just before the wedding:) xoxox
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    • AmyH608
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    I use gin on all my white gold jewellery!! Some say its a waste of alcohol but it works a treat :) xx
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    • barbie86
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    Sonic cleaners are supposed to be great and only cost about £20. I don't have one yet though so can't comment.

    I have 3 main ways of cleaning my ring:

    1) For a deep clean, I put washing up liquid in an egg-up or shot glass and pop my ring in, and leave for several hours, before gently scrubbing with a baby toothbrush

    2) Put gin in a shot glass to leave to soak for a while, before rinsing

    3) Use washing up liquid and a baby toothbrush
 

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