Diamonds are an important symbol of marriage and engagement and, due to their rarity and scarcity, are highly desirable to make jewelry. They have been somewhat controversial, in that a few countries use these (so-called blood) diamonds to fund revolutionary activities. Therefore, most diamonds now traded have microscopic, unseen, numbering marks for tracking purposes.
Rest assured, these markings will not wash off in Blitz® cleaners. Our cleaners are non-toxic, and they contain no alcohol, no ammonia, nor VOC's. Simply choose one of our several Blitz® Gem and Jewelry Cleaner items and follow the easy to use directions.
Here is a summary of our items, each with convenient features and benefits to choose from depending on whether traditional use and presentation are important, or if freight is a consideration , or if you need a travel item, or high profile sales point of presentation (POP) items.
651, 655, 692, 656, 659, 657, 653
Because diamonds are both popular and rare, their value is high and their price can be intimidating. Some of these are now referred to as "sunshine diamonds" or "chocolate diamonds" and are cleaned just like traditional diamonds using the cleaners listed above. (Always consult your trusted local jeweler for specific advice).
Because of the current economic environment, these expensive diamonds have less expensive alternatives or substitutes available. Blitz® has cleaners for these, too.
We do want to caution that the jeweler is an expert at what you've purchased, so make sure you consult your jeweler for any reassurances you may need, especially if your item is an antique, one-of-a-kind item, a piece of jewelry art, or an heirloom.
Rhinestones, are specially created objects of glass, quartz, or other clear, hard materials. Some discussion is neeed for the right cleaning choices.
For Swarovski (Austria), Preciosa (Czech Republic ) or 'Austrian Crystal', care must be taken. We recommend asking your seller if the stones are colored or enhanced with dyes or stains that will easily be washed off by water based compounds. If so, we recommend using only gentle dusting with our 7808 product.
For hard plastic, acrylic, Lucite, or any other non-mineral stone get advice from the seller, and use only light dusting with our 7808 item.
Cubic Zirconia (zirconium dioxide) has been used as a diamond substitute (faux diamond) since about 1976. Even though the hardness is rated at 7.5 to 8.5 on the Mohs scale vs. 10 for a diamond, you may use our Blitz® cleaners (as mentioned in the list above) with confidence.
Please be aware that Zircon (zirconium silicate) is not the same as cubic zirconia. Zircon resembles diamond in luster and fire and colorless zircons have occasionally been mistaken for diamonds by experienced jewelers. It may be found in brown and green stones, and some can be synthesized (heat treated) to blue or golden color. Colorless material is produced in this way as well. Zircons well over 5 carats are common, and they only are 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale (diamonds are 10). Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner can also clean these stones.
White Sapphires (Aluminum Oxide): In 1902, a French chemist - Auguste Verneuil White – determined a process to make synthetic sapphires. From that time, these synthetic sapphires were used as diamond substitutes. They are hard (9.0 on the Mohs scale). Be aware that larger white sapphires are deceptively diffused with a blue coating and sold as blue sapphire. For clear white sapphires, our Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner will clean effectively. If you have a dyed stone, check with your jeweler or seller and make sure the dye is not water soluble – and will not wash off if immersed in water.
Colored or dyed stones should not be immersed in Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner unless your jeweler approves. Cleaning can be done with a 7808 cloth.
We do want to caution that the jeweler is an expert at what you've purchased, so make sure you consult your jeweler for any reassurances you may need, especially if your item is an antique, one-of-a-kind item, a piece of jewelry art, or an heirloom.
Rhinestones, are specially created objects of glass, quartz, or other clear, hard materials. Some discussion is neeed for the right cleaning choices.
For Swarovski (Austria), Preciosa (Czech Republic ) or 'Austrian Crystal', care must be taken. We recommend asking your seller if the stones are colored or enhanced with dyes or stains that will easily be washed off by water based compounds. If so, we recommend using only gentle dusting with our 7808 product.
For hard plastic, acrylic, Lucite, or any other non-mineral stone get advice from the seller, and use only light dusting with our 7808 item.
Cubic Zirconia (zirconium dioxide) has been used as a diamond substitute (faux diamond) since about 1976. Even though the hardness is rated at 7.5 to 8.5 on the Mohs scale vs. 10 for a diamond, you may use our Blitz® cleaners (as mentioned in the list above) with confidence.
Please be aware that Zircon (zirconium silicate) is not the same as cubic zirconia. Zircon resembles diamond in luster and fire and colorless zircons have occasionally been mistaken for diamonds by experienced jewelers. It may be found in brown and green stones, and some can be synthesized (heat treated) to blue or golden color. Colorless material is produced in this way as well. Zircons well over 5 carats are common, and they only are 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale (diamonds are 10). Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner can also clean these stones.
White Sapphires (Aluminum Oxide): In 1902, a French chemist - Auguste Verneuil White – determined a process to make synthetic sapphires. From that time, these synthetic sapphires were used as diamond substitutes. They are hard (9.0 on the Mohs scale). Be aware that larger white sapphires are deceptively diffused with a blue coating and sold as blue sapphire. For clear white sapphires, our Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner will clean effectively. If you have a dyed stone, check with your jeweler or seller and make sure the dye is not water soluble – and will not wash off if immersed in water.
Colored or dyed stones should not be immersed in Blitz® Gem and Jewelry cleaner unless your jeweler approves. Cleaning can be done with a 7808 cloth.
