If you wear jewelry on a regular basis your jewelry probably comes into contact with a lot of dirt, oils, lotions, perfumes, and numerous other substances. Over time these substances will cause a thin layer of build up covering your jewelry and dulling its appearance. This build up can even cause damage to your jewelry if it is not removed. This is why regularly cleaning your jewelry is so important if keeping it in the best possible shape for the longest period of time is important to you. Which if you are reading this article, I think that's safe to assume. Today I want to review one of the most popular jewelry cleaning products on the market, Connoisseurs Precious Jewelry Cleaner.
Does It Work?
The key to a good jewelry cleaning routine is a good jewelry cleaning product. After all, if you use poor quality cleaning products, you will get poor quality results. So how does Connoisseurs stand up compared to other jewelry cleaners on the market? As advertised, Connoisseurs provides great results for gold (yellow, rose, even white gold) jewelry, but it also works great for other metals like platinum and palladium. This jewelry cleaner is not recommended for silver jewelry though, but Connoisseurs does have a separate silver jewelry cleaner.
Another positive for this jewelry cleaner is that it uses an ammonia free solution that won't deteriorate your jewelry or harm your skin. The small dip tray and brush are a nice little convenience included in the package. The brush seems to be a little on the flimsy to me, but you don’t have to worry about it scratching up your jewelry. You may want to use a soft bristled toothbrush instead. But, that is only a minor complaint and does not affect the quality of the actual cleaner.
Things to Consider Before Purchase
There are a few things you should consider before you purchase or use this cleaner. Connoisseurs Precious Jewelry Cleaner is great for cleaning dirt and grime build up on your jewelry, but it will not remove actual tarnish from your jewelry. It should be used as a preventative care method. This cleaner is also not recommended for use on costume jewelry or jewelry with soft stones like pearls. While this is considered a mild cleaner, take care not to leave your jewelry soaking in the solution for hours or overnight. Doing so may result in discoloration or other damage to your jewelry.
How to Use Connoisseurs Precious Jewelry Cleaner
The instructions say to leave your jewelry submerged for no more than 30 seconds, although this doesn’t appear to be a strict rule. In most cases leaving your jewelry submerged for up to a few minutes will yield great results without causing damage. But, for more delicate jewelry and gemstones I would stick to the 30 second rule just to be safe. Also I must stress again that you should not use this cleaner on pearls or other delicate stones.
When not in use make sure this cleaner is stored with the lid tightly closed. The cleaning solution can last a very long time if stored correctly in a cool place. Just replace the cleaner whenever the solution starts to crystallize or look dirty.
Final Thoughts
My overall opinion of Connoisseurs is that it is a pretty great jewelry cleaner. This precious jewelry cleaner is really good for home cleanings between more thorough cleanings by a professional jeweler. In fact, for many people it's hard to tell the difference between using this cleaner and going to a professional. If used correctly, this cleaner will definitely restore the brilliant shine of your jewelry and give it that brand new look.