[Jewelry making - Article 00403] - Re: [Orchid] Ultrasonic cleaning after stone setting

[Kennedy <kennedy-family AT comcast.net>]

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    Hi, On the subject of cleaning after stones were set. If ultra sonic
    is too dangerous try this. I worked in a shop with 18 jewelers from
    Russia, Germany, Italy, Poland. We used a solution of hot water, from
    the tap, dish soap, and a splash of amonia. approx. 1/3 cup water,
    tea. of soap and amonia. and a soft tooth brush. to get in under
    settings. if needed. Never put in Pearls or Opals. or as you now have
    found Peridot, generally anything with porosity or easily cleavable
    stones we always steered away from Ultrasonic cleaning. could harm
    these for good. That was our experience. Just adding my 2cents. 

Barb. K
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