[Jewelry making - Article 00101] - Re: [Orchid] Steam Cleaning Jewelry

[Christopher Arnett]

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>     I absolutely agree. But if I'm repairing someone else's work I'd
>     rather not take on that liability.

>     I wince at the thought of steam cleaning a customer's piece while
>     they wait, only to blast a diamond out of it. Been there, done
>     that. Costs money and reputation. 

    I know this may sound simple minded, but here I go anyway. Take a
    pair of your sharpest tweezers and check all stones before cleaning.
    If you find any that are loose, show your customer, and sell them a
    repair. It will help you win their trust, and if they like your work,
    you may have a customer for more custom work. No reputation to be
    gained, and no money to be made from not taking care of a customers
    jewelry when asked. Steam cleaning is just a good fast way to make a
    diamond look like it did when the item was new. On the other hand,
    know what you are cleaning! Temperature shock from steam, and
    vibrations from ultrasonic in combination with sensitive stones can
    ruin everyone's day. 

Christopher Arnett
www.christopherarnettjewelers.com
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