Restore the Sparkle: How Ultrasonic Cleaning Revives Jewellery
Jewellery that once gleamed can quickly lose its lustre after years of wear, exposure to lotions, and everyday dirt. It’s easy to feel disheartened when favourite pieces start to look tired - but parting ways doesn’t have to be the answer.
Traditional cleaning methods using dish soap, baking soda or toothbrushes often fall short. They can be time-consuming, ineffective, and even damaging to delicate items.
Thankfully, ultrasonic cleaning offers a smarter solution - bringing your cherished jewellery back to life with minimal effort and maximum shine.
What is Ultrasonic Cleaning?
Ultrasonic cleaners use high-frequency sound waves transmitted through water via transducers. These waves create microscopic bubbles that implode gently, lifting away dirt and grime from the surface without abrasive scrubbing. This method is especially effective for reaching intricate crevices and preserving delicate finishes.
Why Choose Ultrasonic Cleaning?
Microscopic bubbles reach into tiny gaps and clean evenly across submerged surfaces.
Achieve professional results in minutes, without the labour of manual cleaning.
Ideal for both jewellers and personal use, ultrasonic cleaning extends the life of valuable and fragile items.
Tips for Cleaning Jewellery Safely
Allendale Ultrasonics supplies a wide range of items ideal for ultrasonic jewellery cleaning. To protect delicate pieces during cleaning, use ring racks, mesh baskets, or glass beakers to secure items and prevent movement.
Beaker racks allow simultaneous cleaning in different solutions, ideal for varied materials.
What Jewellery Can Be Ultrasonically Cleaned?
Ultrasonic cleaning is excellent for removing dirt, oil and tarnish, but not all jewellery is suitable. Here's a quick guide:
Safe to Clean:
Diamonds (except treated), sapphires, rubies, cubic zirconia, gold, silver, platinum
Avoid Cleaning:
Jewellery with loose settings, emeralds, amethysts (may crack - check with a jeweller), opals, pearls, turquoise
| Stone | Safe? | Stone | Safe? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | No | Opal | No |
| Amethyst | Dependent | Pearls | No |
| Aquamarine | No | Peridot | No |
| Blue Topaz | No | Rose Quartz | No |
| Citrine | Yes | Ruby | Yes |
| Diamond | Yes | Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | No | Smoky Quartz | No |
| Garnet | Yes | Tanzanite | No |
| Jade | No | Topaz | No |
| Onyx | No | Tourmaline | No |
Always consult a jeweller before cleaning valuable or uncertain pieces.
Recommended Products for Cleaning Jewellery
For lightly soiled jewellery, water and ultrasonic action may be enough.
For more stubborn tarnish or residue, use our Jewellery and Precious Metal Ultrasonic Cleaner Solution - specially formulated for gold, silver and other metals. It safely restores shine and brilliance to your rings, necklaces and other jewellery items.
Need Help Choosing an Ultrasonic Cleaner?
For more information, visit our product listings or speak to one of our specialists.