Is it safe for jewelry with stones, for example, turquoise?
1559139
Yes! I used to polish my real Japanese silver vase decorated with all kind of stones and shells! I also use to polish my silver ring with jade! Hope my information help :))
1978713
I didn't tried yet - the ones I've cleaned so far have other gems - amber, amethyst, rubies, peridot...no problem with these. works excellent
1120049
My wife has used it for years and loves it she has never had problems with any stones.
572718
No. Never use a "stone" in one of these, as a rule of thumb. It'll make the pearl disintegrate.
896444
Most of my silver jewelry is without stones..chains, bracelets and silver bands, however I have two turquoise rings and two black onyx rings set in silver and they have been fine stored in these bags. What a treat it has been to not have to use silver cleaner on these items all the time. I know one review stated they thought the bag to be flimsy and that her long nails had torn the bag. I have long nails and have not had that problem, just have to be careful with them.
222342
I don't have any turquoise. Worked great on diamonds, rubies, and gold..sorry I wasn't any help..
1738219
I have not tried my wifes jewelry, but it works great on tools and gun parts. The instructions say you can clean jewelry but the important part is using the correct cleaning solution.
2065368
Yes. You can use this on fine jewelry, metal and gemstones. Great on gold, platinum, titanium and gemstones including diamond, ruby, emerald and sapphire. Not for use on softer stones such as coral, ivory, amber, malachite, pearls, opal, jade or turquoise. After you open the lid, grab the tip of the basket post and let soak in the basket for 1/2 hour. Use the included brush for heaver dirt. Rinse w/ cool water, and let dry on a towel. It does great job for our jewelry.
315447
No. You can't accurately test in settings. It can give you false negatives due to the metal. It is however very accurate with loose stones. Only issues I encountered were with black diamonds, and synthetic or natural emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
2118141
No, it is just a piece of steel with diamond dust embedded on one side. Other than it's weight, it is safe to use.
959079
I checked my manual and it says it is not recommended for tumbling finished jewelry.
1377359
Yes, make sure you put it in the oven when you preheat the oven. And make sure the stone is completely dry otherwise it can crack
10282
I believe it does loosen stones and jewels that are glued on. I had a pearl fall off one of my rings that I dipped and cleaned. I do not leave anything in the cleaner for more than 5 seconds either because I'm afraid. Wear gloves and rinse well!
87314
it's but the stones won't hold for so long.....you might want to use glue or tape to keep them on the bracelet
1997233
I have used it for a stone for my wife's bracelet and a pearl for a pendant. The big issue is in the drill bits the press is strong enough. You must let it do its job slowly, and get out the drill once in a while to blow dust off. Don't try to force it through. For a drill bit I would pic diamond ones. You will be "sanding" your way in so it would take some time but it's the safest method from my experience, both for the machine and the beads. Use a good bench press, don't expect to be able to hold the bead with your hands while drilling.
846812
I think so. It says it is for semi precious stones. Not for coral, ivory,, amber, malachite, pearls, opals, jade or turquoise Those are all softer stones. I think aquamarine is a semi precious stone. Good luck.
194420
Yes you can use gem tac on rhinestones. It is permanent once it dries and it is safe for washing and drying