Great idea! Thanks! I use toothpaste and it works quite well.

posted on 8/7/2010 11:49:22 AM

I heard  this from tv.  Take a pan and put aluminum foil in the bottom.  Then add HOT water, about 2 inches and a tsp of salt.  Mix it and then add 2 tbls of Dawn liquid dish detergent and mix till bubbles form.  Add your silver jewelry and let soak for 5-10 mins.  Rinse and dry with a soft towel.  It worked on my silver jewelry but do not use it on diamonds or gold jewelry. Try it, you may like it! I did and I love it and it costs nothing to try!

posted on 8/3/2010 5:04:36 PM

Toothpaste (the paste kind) cleans silver jewelry really well, shines it too.

posted on 8/3/2010 1:08:48 AM

My favorite ring isnt silver, i cant get it to clean up it turned a brassy tone. Yuck

posted on 7/27/2010 4:34:23 PM

I wish I knew how to clean my favorite bracelet is one of those bendable shape and wear. It can even be used as a necklace if you leave it full length. I've tried silver jewelry cleaner and it seems to make it worst. 

posted on 7/27/2010 4:32:55 PM

I jeweler once told me in a pinch use a tooth brush and some basic toothpaste to shine up my rings. It totally works!

posted on 7/26/2010 10:11:26 PM

I always take my rings off when I do any type of cleaning.   It just is not worth losing anything that is so expensive to replace.  I have some jewely cleaner from a jewelry store.  I only need to use it once in a while with a very soft toothbrush.   Thanks for the reminder on this very important item.

posted on 7/22/2010 10:25:48 AM

Nice tip. I appreciate someone saying what not to do. But what about a back up of what to do?

posted on 7/21/2010 11:34:09 PM

I work at a jewelery store, and we actually use EZest Coin Cleaner... its like $4.50 and will last years!  1.)  Dip a old toothbrush in water then sprinkle baking soda on it-- clean diamond & underneath were lotion and dead skin cells stick.2.) Rinse baking soda mixture off3.) Dip in EZest for 5 seconds4.) Rinse5.) Tah Dah! Bright and Shiny just like the day you purchased it.   *Yes, people do pay $25 to get it done.

posted on 7/21/2010 11:18:22 PM

wow thanks

posted on 7/21/2010 11:01:58 PM

Thank you.  I had a client soak her diamond ring in bleach.  What a mess.

posted on 7/21/2010 1:18:25 PM

I do like to soak my jewelry in some sudsy ammonia and use an old toothbrush to clean my rings and necklaces

posted on 7/21/2010 12:37:22 PM

this makes alot of sence since bleach in it self is so harsh

posted on 7/21/2010 1:50:20 AM