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Jeweler suggestion for cleaning/polishing platinum?

TashaK24TashaK24 member
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Hi Ladies, FI got my ring in England, which isn't exactly practical for taking in to get cleaned and/or polished (it's platinum).  Does anyone have a suggestion for a local jeweler (in or as near to Seattle as possible) that won't charge me an arm and a leg to clean and polish outside jewelry?

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Re: Jeweler suggestion for cleaning/polishing platinum?

  • irshis20irshis20 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm kindof in your same situation, but when I got my ring appraised by a gem lab, they recommended dishwashing liquid (Dawn), lukewarm water and a soft toothbrush. My ring is platinum, too.
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  • TashaK24TashaK24 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm not so concerned with the cleaning part, but I know that I'll want to get it polished at least before the wedding and possibly sooner and that has to be done by a professional.  Thanks for the Dawn suggestion though, saves me buying jewelry cleaner :)
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  • whatchamahuwhatchamahu
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    edited December 2011
    We go to Bender's Jewelers in Bellevue for all of our jewelry stuff. He has done repairs on some antique pieces as well as cleaning/polishing. It is just a small family shop, but he is very well priced and trustworthy.

    http://www.bendersjewelry.com/
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  • irshis20irshis20 member
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    edited December 2011
    Huh...I've never had my ring "polished," only cleaned. After it's cleaned it's always really shiny. What's the difference?
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  • TashaK24TashaK24 member
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    edited December 2011
    Because it's so pure (and therefore soft) platinum scratches easily, but it doesn't scratch off the metal, like with gold, so you can get it polished which will redeposit the metal back where it was and get rid of the scratches.
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