What is jewelry ultrasonic cleaning – how does it work and is it harmful for diamond jewelry?

You should definitely avoid using ultrasonic cleaning! I almost bought one myself but then I read so many bad reviews about this cleaning method that I was put off by it. By the way, it is not exactly cheap either – it's about $100 USD and you have to repeat buying special solution, priced at around $10 USD, so you shouldn't buy an ultrasonic cleaner if you are in two minds about it. I read a lot of online reviews saying that there is a risk when cleaning your diamond with an ultrasonic device because the vibrations could loosed up the rims holding your diamond in place. This is of course quite dangerous, as you could all of a sudden see that, out of nowhere, your diamond fell out of the ring. I personally didn't think it's a risk worth taking, and I strongly advise you to read about the negative aspects of ultrasonic cleaning before you make your decision. For me, it was an easy decision to make, as I am aware that there are so many other cleaning techniques out there that work just as good, there's no point to take such a risk.

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Ultrasonic jewelry cleaning is based on ultrasound waves emitted at around 40,000 Hz, that when combined with a special cleaning solvent, create microscopic cleaning bubbles that clean your jewelry. There are ultrasonic cleaning devices which were made especially for diamond jewelry, so I'm guessing that there's nothing to worry about regarding diamond jewelry. The device itself looks like a round container and it holds a special basket with fine slits or a basket where you place your jewelry. After you filled up with cleaning solution and sealed the cap, the ultrasonic device will go through a cleaning cycle on its own, which takes about 5 minutes. The result is good-as-new shiny and glistening jewelry. A lot of people swear by this and use it on a daily basis, as part of their morning routine – so how harmful could it be?

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