Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners?

Brie2010

Does anyone have one/know anything about them?  There's one on sale on Amazon from $99 to $14.99 and I'm tempted.  We live in a different state than where we bought my engagement ring (and will buy my wedding band) so I can't take it in there to get cleaned regularly.  I also have a fair amount of other nice jewelry I'd like to take care of.  I figured for $14 I can't go too wrong, but I'd like to make sure it's not going to eat away at my ring or something.  TIA.

danieliza1127

You know any jewelry store will clean your jewelry if you walk in with it and look around right?  It doesn't have to be where you bought it.

Brie2010

Really?  I asked at one place and they wanted to charge me $10.

betrothed123

My sister makes jewelry as a hobby. She has an ultrasonic cleaner and I clean our rings in it regularly.  It works wonders, and is safe for the jewelry.  We just use a bit of hot water and a drop or two of dish soap.  I love how shiny it makes the rings.

danieliza1127

Oh really?  Huh, that's strange.  I've always had people ask if they can clean my ring for me while I look around.  In that case, I think $14 would be totally worth it.  You can also gently clean your rings with a gentle soap and soft brush too.

Brie2010

Yeah, I think the $14 might be worth it just to avoid the sales pitches in jewelry stores!Thanks betrothed.  It has a 4 star review on Amazon, so I might as well.

citybride09

There was a post on my local board today about this one and the girl said that it worked awesome. And she had paid like $80 for it.

Brie2010

Haha, citybride, that's where I got the idea.  Just thought I'd ask for a few more reviews just in case!

betrothed123

My sister paid about $50 for hers, so if it's getting such good reviews, I'd say you're looking at a great deal.

Brie2010

Yeah, all the other ones are listed at $50-100.

Darby361

I have one from Brookstone ($40).  I love it.  Every day I put my ring in (plus whatever other jewellery I am going to wear) while I am in the shower.  You only need hot water, so you can feel safe putting anything in.  My ring sparkles!  I love it so much, I have given 3 as gifts.  I highly recommend one.

TiDa2009

A soft bristle toothbrush and dish soap works really well and is super cheap. ; )

CubsGirl05

It won't eat away at your ring, when I worked at Helzberg, we used Mr clean diluted with water. There are a ton of things that you can't put in there though: Aquamarine Pearls Emeralds Pink Tourmaline Cubics Moissanite also, if you have a loose stone, it can jiggle it out, so make sure you wiggle each stone before. Also, make sure it has a basket, if you leave it on the bottom too long with can leave a small burn mark on your gold.

CubsGirl05

Honestly, some good old mr clean and water warmed up in the microwave works wonders too

Brie2010

Thanks Cubs.  I won't put my pearls in there, but have some other sapphire/garnet/diamond stuff I want to use it on, too.

squirrly

Brie, any chance you'd post the link to the cleaner on Amazon?    I think I might be game to try too.

Brie2010

Here you go![url]<a href="http://tinyurl.com/mego9g" rel='nofollow'>http://tinyurl.com/mego9g</a>[/url]

diggitydog

I clean my ring with a small drop of ivory soap and a soft electric toothbrush.  My mom does the same.

nda_roxybabe

We have some at work for cleaning hearing aid earmolds. $14 sounds like an amazing price. We all occasionaly throw our rings and jewelery in there with a little windex or soapy water.