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1. Fill 2 parts water and microwave on high for about one minute (almost to a boil)in a small Tupperware dish, or small cereal bowl
2. Add 2 parts ammonia, or household glass cleaner to the heated water.
3. Gently place the birthstone ring in cleaning solution for approximately 1.5 minutes, or until water has cooled to the touch. Do not put pearls in the cleaning solution.
4. Remove the ring from the solution by grabbing the ring by the metal, and avoid touching the birthstones. For added cleaning, use a toothbrush to gently wipe away lotion, hair gel, or hair spray buildup on the lower side of the ring and birthstones.
5. Place the ring on a dry paper towel and let it sit for at least five minutes. Gemstones are fairly hard and they will air dry just beautifully. The ammonia – or glass cleaner helps this process and yields a beautiful, “brand-new” look for your mother’s or birthstone ring.

Tips

• Make a Gemstone Cleaner Home Remedy with dish soap. Search the Internet for “Gemstone Cleaner Home Remedy”
• Never touch gemstones with your fingers. Gemstones have a natural affinity for grease and oil, primarily due to their hardness and the fact that the intricate settings simply get “clogged” with grease, body oil, and lotion.
• Although this cleaning process is very simple, it is best to consult with professionals on the subject of ongoing inspection of your mother’s ring and other birthstone jewelry.
• Clean as often as needed. Most rings look best with a weekly cleaning.
• For a more intensive cleaning, take the ring to a reputable jeweler for a thorough cleaning.