Comments on: Amber Set in Silver: How Do I Clean It? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:39:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 By: Panda bear https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-612211 Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:39:55 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-612211 In reply to Amber.

I just tried it too as i have a lot of amber pieces and it has been beautiful for it

]]> By: Emilia https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-588982 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 17:52:07 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-588982 I have beautiful amber with silver, but after use for a bit it become black. I ask my mom what I can do and she give me good advice. Use your old lipstick (the best will be dark colour) and apply on silver jewellery, than just take any cloth (I use normal tissue paper) and clean it. On cloth you can see lipstick and black mark. You can apply few times and than it will more clean. I’m using this method on all silver jewellery and is really good effect. It didn’t effect amber and my set all time is looking like new

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-583278 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:54:50 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-583278 In reply to Eliza.

Eliza, amber is one of the more delicate stones – it doesn’t take much to damage amber with ordinary jewelry cleaning procedures. I recommend taking your necklace to a professional to see if they can restore your amber.

]]> By: Eliza https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-583258 Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:45:01 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-583258 I have a silver (unfortunately sterling) necklece with a greenish amber. As someone already here have not worn this for years as silver get black.
I tried method with baking soda and vinegar and aluminium foil and effect is terrible. The amber simply lost its gloss!
Anyone knows how to get the shine back at home? Otherwise I have to otake it to amber jeweler to buffer it again?
Any advise much appreciate
Eliza

]]> By: Marc https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-521636 Sun, 26 Mar 2017 01:38:37 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-521636 Water makes Amber cloudy so how do you do it now???

]]> By: Amber https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-494968 Fri, 02 Dec 2016 07:12:48 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-494968 Thank you for the baking soda process. I also have not been wearing my amber/silver jewellery because it was so dirty/tarnished but now I can wear it with pride again.

]]> By: Thomas Hammett https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-471807 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:01:27 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-471807 As a general rule, using toothpaste on silver is a bad idea, due to its abrasiveness. If you use a “non-abrasive” toothpaste, what’s the point; just brush with soap and water. On a newly made piece, abrasives are acceptable in order to produce a matte finish on the silver. Crystals may or may not be affected, based on their hardness. Be VERY careful when using any abrasive on any polished surface. You will probably spend more on the time and effort to re-polish the piece.

]]> By: Chris https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-470132 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 17:03:54 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-470132 I make jewelry pieces with crystals and silver. The silver tarnishes. I will try the tooth paste!! Thank you!

]]> By: Amber https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-469878 Thu, 25 Aug 2016 20:20:33 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-469878 NO!! Toothpaste is horrible for amber! Use it on the silver only if you must. Never get chemical, hair spray, perfume etc on the amber- clean with oil and a soft cloth and if you can – take to a get the stone tumbled or buffed.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-438634 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 22:09:25 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-438634 In reply to Leslie K.

Leslie, thanks for letting us know about your results with that technique! 🙂

]]> By: Leslie K https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-438613 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 19:32:12 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-438613 I tried Thomas’s method just now and it worked well. Remembering Chem class I put a piece of aluminum foil in a Pyrex measuring cup, added a bunch of blackened silver & Amber jewelry, and poured on hot water. Most of the crud came right off. I had to rub some pieces with baking soda and soak again. One drawback – rotten egg smell!

]]> By: Thomas Hammett https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-48590 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 01:00:41 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-48590 Tarnished silver can be easily cleaned by soaking it in a solution of baking soda and water in an aluminum container. Sulfide ions in tarnish (silver sulfide) have a greater affinity for aluminum than for silver. Just make sure that the silver is in actual contact with the aluminum (pot, foil, etc.). It works faster if the solution is heated, but don’t heat it too much or you may damage the amber.

]]> By: Fran https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-32254 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 09:58:14 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-32254 Thanks for the question. I have a necklace with an amber pendant that I haven’t worn because it needs cleaning.

]]> By: Joanna https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-31778 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:37:36 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-31778 Thank you ladies for your advise. I’ve heard about the toothpaste method but I didn’t think “modern” toothpaste is right for the job. I found a good solution too. I bought Town Talk Silver Sparkle which comes with a little brush and applied liquid just on the silver, avoiding contact with amber and it worked well. All my jewellery looks stunning now!

]]> By: Carolyn https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-31694 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 02:23:10 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-31694 I absolutely love the Pro-Polishing pads that Rio Grande carries. They are a real lifesaver – making quick work of cleaning silver. I wouldn’t rub the amber with the pads because they’re basically extremely, extremely fine sandpaper. However, it’s a real charm for getting scratches out of pearls!

]]> By: Veronica Rausch https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/amber-set-in-silver-how-do-i-clean-it/#comment-31640 Tue, 05 Nov 2013 17:28:23 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=30197#comment-31640 Toothpaste and a soft toothbrush work well to clean silver. Rinse with warm water. I just wouldn’t scrub the amber. My grandmother taught me this when I was very little and I still clean my silver this way.

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