Moissanite Cleaning

General Cleaning for Moissanite Stones

Materials Needed:

Mild dish soap (unscented)

Warm water

Soft toothbrush

Lint-free or microfiber cloth

Small bowl

Steps:

  1. Prepare Soapy Solution: Mix a few drops of mild dish soap with warm water in a small bowl.

  2. Soak Jewelry: Place your moissanite jewelry in the bowl and soak for 10-15 minutes.

  3. Scrub Gently: Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub the gemstone and metal, focusing on crevices and the prongs.

  4. Rinse and Dry: Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a lint-free or microfiber cloth.

Cleaning Specific Metals in Moissanite Jewelry

Sterling Silver

Materials:

Mild dish soap, warm water, soft toothbrush

Silver polishing cloth (optional)

Steps:

  1. Soak: Soak in soapy water for 10-15 minutes.

  2. Scrub: Gently scrub with a soft toothbrush.

  3. Polish: Buff with a silver polishing cloth to remove tarnish and add shine.

Tip: For deep tarnish, use a baking soda paste (baking soda + water) to scrub gently and rinse well.

Gold Over Sterling Silver (Gold-Plated)

Materials:

Mild dish soap, warm water, soft toothbrush

Gold polishing cloth (optional)

Steps:

  1. Soak: Soak in soapy water for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Scrub Gently: Use a soft toothbrush or microfiber cloth to clean without harsh pressure.

  3. Polish: Buff with a gold polishing cloth for extra shine.

Tip: Avoid abrasive cleaners or cloths to prevent the gold layer from wearing off.

White Gold Over Sterling Silver (White Gold-Plated)

Materials:

Mild dish soap, warm water, soft toothbrush

Microfiber cloth

Rhodium plating (for re-plating)

Steps:

  1. Soak: Soak in soapy water for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Scrub Gently: Clean with a soft toothbrush, avoiding the rhodium plating.

  3. Polish: Buff gently with a microfiber cloth to restore shine.

Tip: Rhodium plating wears over time. Consider having it re-plated by a jeweler when needed.

Platinum Over Sterling Silver (Platinum-Plated)

Materials:

Mild dish soap, warm water, soft toothbrush

Platinum polishing cloth (optional)

Steps:

  1. Soak: Soak in soapy water for 5-10 minutes.

  2. Scrub: Gently clean using a soft toothbrush.

  3. Polish: Buff with a platinum polishing cloth for extra shine.

Tip: Avoid abrasive cleaners and chemicals, as they can damage the plating.