I have an US cleaner that I use occasionally. Sometimes I take a small soft-bristled paint-brush (it's flat and about 5 mm wide) and dip that in the solution that you put into the US cleaner. Then I gently brush the jewelry, getting into all those little crevices with the soft paint brush. I find that really gets all the grime off from underneath the setting.

A jewel jet is on my wishlist.  I hear they work quite well.  I'm pretty sure Snooper has one...

I'm not sure what to use on jewels, but for diamonds and gold? I soak my stuff in that red bottle of consseure or what ever, and then I give them a blast w/ the Jewel Jet.  Seriously, I would freak if that died!! I was researching the US cleaner, but I was afraid of loosing a stone...

I love my Jewel Jet!!

Foxy, I use white vinegar in our toilets.  The water here is really hard and it quickly builds up deposits on any surface it comes into contact with.  I pour vinegar into the toilets, leave it over night and it all comes right off with a light brush in the morning.  It wouldn't surprise me if it's good to clean diamonds too.

I have to show this thread to my DH, so he doesn't think I'm a freak any more!!!  I clean my jewelry every day with either clear Windex or rubbing alcohol and a soft baby toothbrush.  The small head on the toothbrush gets into the nooks and crannies!   I dry it with a cold blast of air from my hair dryer and then give it a spiff with a microfiber lens cloth.  I also have a jewel jet and use it once in a while, but since I clean my jewelry all the time, I generally don't need to use it very often (but it does work great).   Then after all of that, I occasionally get a well-intentioned person who finds it necessary to admire my rings by rubbing their fingers over the top of the stones.     I generally manage not to flinch. 

I usually use a soft child's toothbrush with mild liquid soap, gently scrubbing the nooks and crannies, then a quick rinse with warm water.

I will only add  to this by saying that "heat" is a key element!  You literally need to "baked" out the dirt that is so hard to get to with a "soft" toothbrush.    I heat white vinegar up in the microwave for about 45 seconds (per Michael E's advice) in a small/ceramic bowl, place my jewelry in there and let it set for about 15 minutes, swishing it around every few minutes to loosen up the dirt.  You may not like smell that the heat generates from the white vinegar.......but it doesn't bother me!!     The WV works very nice on platinum!    Of course, you don't want to use this on soft stones like emeralds, or tanzanites, or pearls as it could make them crack/break or ruin the luster.    You got alot of great advice!   I am sure you will experiment and find what works best for you! ~Ronda

Yeah me too!  I'm going to try it later tonight!

So I tried the warm vinegar thing....

I didn't think my ring was that dirty to be honest so I didn't expect a big change - WRONG!  I just rinsed it off and it is BLINDINGLY sparkly!  There are sparks in every color shooting from it.  As I type it is distracting me!  If you haven't tried it, check out Ronda's advice with the warm vinegar!  Thanks for that Ronda!

I have a jewel jet, and love it.  BUT, you really need to bathe the stones too.  So...all I have in the house is apple cider vinegar.  Will it work or must we stick with white vinegar?  I've tried windex and I guess it's okay.  Just want to see if vinegar is better...

Michi..I hear you!!!  LOL!!   And with that honker of an asscher you have, which is STUNNING by the way, I can imagine it drives you nuts to have people touch your rings.  I cut up a micro fibre cloth and carry a small square with me at all times.  I'm always whipping that thing out to wipe off my rings.  It works extraordinarily well considering it is being used dry.

Anyway, can I use apple cider vinegar until I can get some white?

That's good to know.  I think I'll try not diluting the WV as I"m a stickler to sticking to the "rules".... Don't touch it if it's not broken right?

I'll give it a whirl this weekend!!!!!