Rings and jewellery that comes in contact with skin get dull and loose luster. Normally I use the method taught to me by my mother, but recently I decided to try Caribbean GEM cleaner after someone mentioned using it at work. Though it worked, I did not think it worked any better than the cleaning method passed on from mother. Even using Caribbean GEM I had to use a soft toothbrush to totally remove the build up in some corners. My mother's method also requires a toothbrush but it is a lot cheaper.

In case you want to try the old way, here it is. My mother's method has dry and wet cleaning, depending on the content of the piece being cleaned.

Wet method works for diamonds, rubies, amethyst (i.e. hard stones). Use a deep dish filled with warm soapy water, clean the stones with a very soft toothbrush. Dry with a soft chamois cloth.

Dry method works for pearls, opals, turquoise (i.e. soft stones). Clean the stones with a dry soft toothbrush.

The metals are cleaned with non-gel toothpaste. It is applied a damp soft toothbrush and then buffed with a soft cloth.

Caribbean GEM Jewellery cleaner does work, I just did not think it was any better than the old method which is cheaper.

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