Jewelry Pulishing Services
Understanding the Jewelry Clean, Polish, & Inspection Process
One of the many benefits of owning jewelry made with Sterling Silver and Gold (and even metals plated with Silver or Gold), is it can almost always be made to look like new again.
A basic clean, polish, and inspection is part of the routine care and maintenance needed to keep your jewelry looking like new. The inspection process includes looking for loose stones, bent prongs, and any damage to the metal or stones that needs to be repaired.
The Clean & Polish Includes 3 Main Steps
Step One – The jewelry is buffed and polished to remove any minor scratches. This step will make the surface of your jewelry smooth and shiny.
Step Two – The jewelry is cleaned to remove all the dirt, oil, lotions etc. on the metal and the gemstones. The cleaning process depends on the type of gemstones in the piece. An ultra-sonic cleaner can be used for the more durable gemstones such as Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire. Gemstones that are more fragile may require special handling and cleaning such as Opals and Pearls.
Step Three – The jewelry is steam cleaned to remove any remaining dirt or cleaning agents.