posted on October 3, 2003 10:47:40 AM
I bought a very nice old Eisenberg Sterling pin with clear stones both prong set and some little ones not prong set (what is the term for that, when they are glued in I guess?) Anyways it is a really nice looking piece but very dusty so I was wondering if it is safe to clean it in a little ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machine, if some other approach to cleaning it is better, or should I just leave it alone?
posted on October 3, 2003 11:07:06 AM
Don't use the ultrasonic machine as it may loosen or damage the stones. I'd just use a silver jewelry cloth and go over it lightly.
Mention in your description that it may need cleaning.
posted on October 3, 2003 01:42:46 PM
I don't think I would do anything to it. Let the buyer take the risk.If it is just dusty, run some cool water over it & dry with a soft towel.
posted on October 3, 2003 02:26:56 PM
postcardman==========
My dad used to make jewelery......gold and silver. Believe it or not you can put a little plain baking soda in the palm of your hand, or paper towel, and then dip a finger in water then the soda. Gently rub the sterling and then either rinse or spray with water. This takes the tarnish off but leaves the black patina (tarnish) in the lower places to really show the design. It won't scratch or harm the silver plus it's cheap and there is always some in the cabinet.
posted on October 3, 2003 06:50:05 PM
What you can do is take a soft brush and brush the piece. I use a powder make up brush. Then you can use windex by spraying it on a soft cloth. Not much though as you don't want to get the stones wet so it soaks through to the foil on the back. Use very little windex and gently wipe the stones. I learned this from Mr. Eisenberg himself. Not the original owner but the son. As for the silver leave it alone. Vintage collectors probably will leave it as it is now.
[ edited by Libra63 on Oct 3, 2003 06:52 PM ]
