A bottle of jewelry cleaner doesn't cost much, but if you are determined to make your own, here is a good solution: 1/3 cup non-sudsy clear household ammonia, 1 cup water, and 1/4 cup laundry detergent with no phosphates (I use ALL). You can use more ammonia if you can stand it, it will only work faster. Only use this on hard non-porous gemstones like Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Quartz, Beryl, etc. Do not use on pearls, turquoise, opal, amber, or any other soft stones. Keep covered when not in use and it will last a long time. As always, keep it away from any other chemicals.

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