Something else people who are new to silver should know. These chains are buffed by machine from the factory. So your hand will never be able to buff/polish as good as a machine. And for hardcore silver fanatics hand polish is fine but if you want that like new look especially on bigger heavier chains such as cubans... You need to invest in a small buffing wheel with buffing pads on it. Silver will be so bright you will light up the night. Literally takes a minute.
@@silverghost4206 well it's impossible to remove the coat when it starts to come off and makes the silver splotchy, because the sterling is slightly darker no matter how much you polish it the rhodium won't come off
@@silverghost4206 yeah but it can take years to get rid of all the rhodium and splotchiness. Looks terrible I'm the meantime. I'm going to try to dip it in nitric acid to get it off, then polish it up.
THANKS!!!! 1) I couldn’t understand why the cloth kept staying black. 2) I broke one of my dainty chains trying to polish it too hard. Thanks so much for this information it really did help me !!!!!
Something important to consider! When you purchase certain Luke Zion silver chains they will be icy white. Using a polishing cloth will change that icy white finish into a more silver colored mirror finish. Using a polishing cloth may increase overall shine on the chain, but at the same time it decreases the aesthetic contrast between the diamond cuts and new frosty whiteness. The best way to care for your Luke Zion silver chain is to simply keep it stored inside of the bag and box it came in, along with a small anti-tarnish strip. To keep the chain clean, sit it in a plastic bowl, drizzle dish soap on the entire chain, gently pour some extremely hot (almost boiling) water into the bowl, and let it sit for around 10 minutes. Swish the chain around a little then rinse it well. Wrap the chain in a towel to dry. The frosted icy white brightness of a Luke Zion chain is something that’s achieved in the factory. Polishing cloths are abrasive and will remove the topmost layer of whatever is on the chain. I use a polishing cloth on older jewelry pieces and others that weren’t properly cared for in the past. A good cloth will remove tarnish. Always try the dish soap and hot water method (scrub with toothbrush if needed) before resorting to a polishing cloth or baking soda / aluminum foil method. This is my opinion as a consumer. 🙏💚
For the noobs out there the black isn't tarnish at all It's you buffing off a tiny layer of silver, that is the color of silver when it is in a powder form
Just shows your woeful ignorance. The black will fade as the jewelry gets cleaner, eventually it will leave the faintest mark on the cloth. Did i polish my 12mm cuban into dust dummy?
Hahahahaha thank you so much I was just cleaning mind now and I was like WTH was it really that dirty?! And had to look it up and found you. Thank you for explaining.
I have my diamond ring which seemed to have “tarnished” on the claws, or so I thought. I ended up using a jewelry cloth and polished my ring and it’s as beautiful as it was when I got it years ago. Still wondering what those rusty/tarnishing/black spots just on the claws were, but nevertheless they’re gone and I’m thrilled with my sparkly wedding set!
I'd been cleaning my necklaces and bracelet for YEARS with toothpaste and though it was doing a good job ..UNTILL i recently got a cloth...wow big difference and wayyyyy better and wayyyy easier...👌
You don’t want to wash them, it will remove the polishing compound, ruining the cloth. They are designed to last a long time but be replaced once no longer working.
What’s your technique? When you say aluminum you mean tin foil? And if so what do you do with that? I heard of baking soda mixed with a few drops of water basically making a paste consistency.
@@galactus4mac step 1 tin foil in a bowl. 2 step boil some hot water. 3 step put your chain on the foil bowl and put the baking soda on your gold and sliver chain and put the hot water on your chain leave it there for like 3min or 2min you will see it look clean .
This is a better technique than rubbing away tarnish for sure. No rubbing required. I believe it's a chemical reaction where it reverses the oxidation process. Great for antique silver. I use it on my Georgian sterling silver.
I got about 10 silver necklaces ones that are pretty large and ones that are a little more than . I got two of these mayflower cloths and they work great . Thankfully I did it right but I use blue dawn dish soap with hot water and a horse hair brush 👍
It damaged my silver rope chain actually burned a small spot on the chain....old soft tooth brush baking soda and water paste and go to it! It works great!
How do I clean the cloth once it’s all black? I’ve read it can’t be laundered and I’ve read it can be hand washed. Which is correct? Are these polishing cloths “single use” ??
Washing the cloth will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use them when they are all black without a problem, you only need to replace them once they no longer polish your jewelry. Make sure to wipe your jewelry off or clean it after polishing to remove excess compound.
Its recommended not to wash the cloth, it still contains substance which helps polish the silver jewelry. I still have some cloths at are 5 years old and they work every time. Hope that helps.
You don’t want to clean the cloth it will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use the parts that have turned black without issue for years. Once it no longer polishes you would replace it with a new cloth.
I use a polish cloth to clean my silver flute. Could you please address 2 questions I have? First, should my polish cloth be stored in a closed bag. I have been told that my silver flute should be in it's case to minimize the tarnish. Does this also apply to the polish cloth? Second, there are many rather tight sensitive places on my flute. Can I cut a few narrow strips of my cloth to make a 'swab' so I can polish carefully in-between the keys? If so, should I do both parts or just the polish part?
I would keep in out of direct light, but air shouldn’t harm the polishing compound in the cloth. You can cut it up without any issues to get sizes you need.
Polishing doesn’t clean jewelry. You would want to wash jewelry to remove dirt/oils/greases. A little bit of Dawn detergent and warm water with a soft cloth or soft toothbrush will be more than enough to clean it. Polishing it will just make it shine.
The white cloth has a polishing compound in it, use that first, the dark/colored cloth doesn’t and should be used second to remove excess compound on the jewelry before wearing.
Yes, you should avoid diamonds in your jewelry. it's a waste of weight and kinda pointless, if you're going to invest in any mineral you should at least buy opal.
It wont polish a diamond anymore than just cleaning the diamond will. But it wont hurt it either. Silver is very soft, the compound on these clothes works because of this. Diamonds are insanely hard so the polishing compound with neither polish or harm the diamond.
Recently, my gold chains I been cleaning em n when I wear em for a whole day after I take em off they leave like a blue light stain on my white tee. I got a blue n light yellow cleaning rag, what is causing the light blue stain on my shirt?
Clothes like this are specifically designed to polish/shine silver. It will not remove discoloration or tarnish/oxidization and aren’t specifically designed for other metals. Though YMMV with other metals/alloys
Luke sell the normal rope chain with no diamond cuts just normal silky rope solid of corse and many might buy it and i would buy it as well and the price should be a bit cheaper than the diamond cut because it is not diamond cut and the cut makes it more expensive
@@ericengelberg143You're wrong. The cloth isn't causing a reaction that's turning it black. Polishing is removing a small amount of silver. And powdered silver is this color.
Washing the cloth will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use them when they are all black without a problem, you only need to replace them once they no longer polish your jewelry. Make sure to wipe your jewelry off or clean it after polishing to remove excess compound.
Those cloths are ABRASIVE!! Come on, its taking metal off at the micro level...not dirt...so clean with a soft brush and a little warm dish soap...best way to truly clean and not take off layers of precious metals. That's why it's always black...obvious, isn't it? It's not just the way it is.
Polishing cloths are design to POLISH jewelry, not clean it. The cloths themselves are not abrasive but the polishing compound is. This is how all jewelry polishing works, with the exception of burnishing in some situations. It is not harmful to the jewelry unless over polished or polished poorly.
She was indirect. The black is not tarnish. There's a chemical on the cloth, and when it comes into contact with certain metals, it has a chemical reaction that turns the cloth black.
@@ihfakpWrong. The cloth is abrasive. You're actually removing a little silver each time you polish it. The powdered silver is what is showing up as black.
The cloth with the polishing compound acts as a micro-abrasive that removes a microscopic layer of silver, when silver oxidizes it turns black. That is the black you are seeing on the cloth. This is not harmful to the jewelry, the amount that abrades off is insignificant
Something else people who are new to silver should know. These chains are buffed by machine from the factory. So your hand will never be able to buff/polish as good as a machine.
And for hardcore silver fanatics hand polish is fine but if you want that like new look especially on bigger heavier chains such as cubans... You need to invest in a small buffing wheel with buffing pads on it. Silver will be so bright you will light up the night. Literally takes a minute.
Facts💪 thanks for your comments.
Idk about you, but I get my jewelry cleaner than it looked when I first bought with the rag.
Still won't be as bright as from factory since they give it a coating of some sort to make it appear brighter
@@silverghost4206 well it's impossible to remove the coat when it starts to come off and makes the silver splotchy, because the sterling is slightly darker no matter how much you polish it the rhodium won't come off
@@silverghost4206 yeah but it can take years to get rid of all the rhodium and splotchiness. Looks terrible I'm the meantime. I'm going to try to dip it in nitric acid to get it off, then polish it up.
Love this cloth, it’s like magic! Nothing else is required, just the cloth and the results are amazing.
THANKS!!!!
1) I couldn’t understand why the cloth kept staying black.
2) I broke one of my dainty chains trying to polish it too hard.
Thanks so much for this information it really did help me !!!!!
Something important to consider! When you purchase certain Luke Zion silver chains they will be icy white. Using a polishing cloth will change that icy white finish into a more silver colored mirror finish. Using a polishing cloth may increase overall shine on the chain, but at the same time it decreases the aesthetic contrast between the diamond cuts and new frosty whiteness. The best way to care for your Luke Zion silver chain is to simply keep it stored inside of the bag and box it came in, along with a small anti-tarnish strip. To keep the chain clean, sit it in a plastic bowl, drizzle dish soap on the entire chain, gently pour some extremely hot (almost boiling) water into the bowl, and let it sit for around 10 minutes. Swish the chain around a little then rinse it well. Wrap the chain in a towel to dry. The frosted icy white brightness of a Luke Zion chain is something that’s achieved in the factory. Polishing cloths are abrasive and will remove the topmost layer of whatever is on the chain. I use a polishing cloth on older jewelry pieces and others that weren’t properly cared for in the past. A good cloth will remove tarnish. Always try the dish soap and hot water method (scrub with toothbrush if needed) before resorting to a polishing cloth or baking soda / aluminum foil method. This is my opinion as a consumer. 🙏💚
For the noobs out there the black isn't tarnish at all
It's you buffing off a tiny layer of silver, that is the color of silver when it is in a powder form
💀 is that why my jewelry is starting to have little dot like bumps into it? Or could it be heat?
Also what else could I use to clean them?
Damn? So these polish rags will eventually ruin your jewelry???
Just shows your woeful ignorance. The black will fade as the jewelry gets cleaner, eventually it will leave the faintest mark on the cloth. Did i polish my 12mm cuban into dust dummy?
@@azaelruiz8877ultrasonic cleaner or liquid cleaner
Hahahahaha thank you so much I was just cleaning mind now and I was like WTH was it really that dirty?! And had to look it up and found you. Thank you for explaining.
This is exactly what I wanted to know. I just kept rubbing and rubbing and getting more black on my cloth.
I have my diamond ring which seemed to have “tarnished” on the claws, or so I thought.
I ended up using a jewelry cloth and polished my ring and it’s as beautiful as it was when I got it years ago. Still wondering what those rusty/tarnishing/black spots just on the claws were, but nevertheless they’re gone and I’m thrilled with my sparkly wedding set!
But how do you clean the cloth after when it all turns black?
Wish creator would answer this ??
I use sunshine polishing cloth and according to the manufacturer YOU Can't wash it. You simply throw it away when completely black.
Ouch lol @rafunderburk
You're not meant to clean the cloth. You just keep using it until it breaks down. It still works when it is black
I'd been cleaning my necklaces and bracelet for YEARS with toothpaste and though it was doing a good job ..UNTILL i recently got a cloth...wow big difference and wayyyyy better and wayyyy easier...👌
This video was EXACTLY what I needed answered. Thank you so much.
Thank you for this video.
How do you wash the cloth?
You don't need to wash it
You don’t want to wash them, it will remove the polishing compound, ruining the cloth. They are designed to last a long time but be replaced once no longer working.
that why i use aluminum and baking soda and boil hot water it keep my sliver clean and polishing do this for like every 2 month keep it looking new
What’s your technique? When you say aluminum you mean tin foil? And if so what do you do with that? I heard of baking soda mixed with a few drops of water basically making a paste consistency.
@@galactus4mac step 1 tin foil in a bowl. 2 step boil some hot water. 3 step put your chain on the foil bowl and put the baking soda on your gold and sliver chain and put the hot water on your chain leave it there for like 3min or 2min you will see it look clean .
@Political Theatrics yes it work on real 14k 18k Gold and 925 sterling sliver and 999%sliver and stainless steel chain too.
This is a better technique than rubbing away tarnish for sure. No rubbing required. I believe it's a chemical reaction where it reverses the oxidation process. Great for antique silver. I use it on my Georgian sterling silver.
@@larrythebeast8209 hi this process has no negative affects to the silver? What's the science behind it, how does it work
I got about 10 silver necklaces ones that are pretty large and ones that are a little more than . I got two of these mayflower cloths and they work great . Thankfully I did it right but I use blue dawn dish soap with hot water and a horse hair brush 👍
Does aluminum foil, bicarbonate and boiling water damage the silver or the gold piece?
It damaged my silver rope chain actually burned a small spot on the chain....old soft tooth brush baking soda and water paste and go to it! It works great!
Great video. Always wondered about that
So, why?
How do I clean the cloth once it’s all black? I’ve read it can’t be laundered and I’ve read it can be hand washed. Which is correct? Are these polishing cloths “single use” ??
This was my question too! Mine is extremely soiled ...
Washing the cloth will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use them when they are all black without a problem, you only need to replace them once they no longer polish your jewelry. Make sure to wipe your jewelry off or clean it after polishing to remove excess compound.
If it doesnt turn black return your chain
Can’t wait to buy my first chain from you soon 😀
That’s cool, he’s really reliable and has good quality chains, I personally don’t own one myself but I hope soon !
What one did you get?
How do I go about ordering ordering that polishing cloth?
How often do you have tow wash a polishing cloth
You can’t wash it. They are re usable but not washable
After cleaning the jewelry how do you clean your cloth?
Its recommended not to wash the cloth, it still contains substance which helps polish the silver jewelry. I still have some cloths at are 5 years old and they work every time. Hope that helps.
@@LukeZionJewelry Oh okay gotcha this is my first time buying one and I didn't know about if I should wash it
Gracias por el comentario
Can you use this cloth on copper and brass? I've read conflicting answers to that question. Will the white treated cloth mar the copper?
How I could clean the cloth after getting black?
You don’t want to clean the cloth it will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use the parts that have turned black without issue for years. Once it no longer polishes you would replace it with a new cloth.
I use a polish cloth to clean my silver flute. Could you please address 2 questions I have?
First, should my polish cloth be stored in a closed bag. I have been told that my silver flute should be in it's case to minimize the tarnish. Does this also apply to the polish cloth?
Second, there are many rather tight sensitive places on my flute. Can I cut a few narrow strips of my cloth to make a 'swab' so I can polish carefully in-between the keys? If so, should I do both parts or just the polish part?
Fellow flutist here ✌🏼
I would keep in out of direct light, but air shouldn’t harm the polishing compound in the cloth.
You can cut it up without any issues to get sizes you need.
Would you rather wash the jewelry or polish the jewelry and does it come out just as clean
Polishing doesn’t clean jewelry. You would want to wash jewelry to remove dirt/oils/greases. A little bit of Dawn detergent and warm water with a soft cloth or soft toothbrush will be more than enough to clean it. Polishing it will just make it shine.
Hey how often would you recommend polishing?
Twice a year, boss
I do mine every 5 months.
@@jeffrey5117 why not daily?
What mm is that chain
@LukeZionJewelry what mm is that chain?
Looks about 7-8mm possibly 9mm
Can you use both sides of the dark and light colored clothes?
The white cloth has a polishing compound in it, use that first, the dark/colored cloth doesn’t and should be used second to remove excess compound on the jewelry before wearing.
Can you use it on diamonds? Like a gold cross with diamonds in the center or should i avoid the diamonds
Yes, you should avoid diamonds in your jewelry.
it's a waste of weight and kinda pointless, if you're going to invest in any mineral you should at least buy opal.
It wont polish a diamond anymore than just cleaning the diamond will. But it wont hurt it either. Silver is very soft, the compound on these clothes works because of this. Diamonds are insanely hard so the polishing compound with neither polish or harm the diamond.
how about the silver jewelry plated with rodium or gold, this can harm the plated?
Once or twice no. Repeatedly yes
Recently, my gold chains I been cleaning em n when I wear em for a whole day after I take em off they leave like a blue light stain on my white tee. I got a blue n light yellow cleaning rag, what is causing the light blue stain on my shirt?
Aluminum and lead oxides
I have been looking around for a silver pendent but I can’t find any places I would feel comfortable buying from. Do you have any suggestions.
Harlem bling
When I use this the gold rust look on my earring doesn’t change at all
Clothes like this are specifically designed to polish/shine silver. It will not remove discoloration or tarnish/oxidization and aren’t specifically designed for other metals. Though YMMV with other metals/alloys
Luke sell the normal rope chain with no diamond cuts just normal silky rope solid of corse and many might buy it and i would buy it as well and the price should be a bit cheaper than the diamond cut because it is not diamond cut and the cut makes it more expensive
Lol ok
Can you use it also with gold plated sterling silver jewelry?
Everytime i wear a white T shirt it always ruins my shirts
Make sure to clean the polishing compound off the jewelry after polishing before wearing it.
So do you keep polishing until it stops turning black or I'm wasting my time lol
Once or twice is good enough, there’s a chemical on the cloth that makes it turn black after it’s been touched…
@@ericengelberg143You're wrong. The cloth isn't causing a reaction that's turning it black. Polishing is removing a small amount of silver. And powdered silver is this color.
Washing the cloth will remove the polishing compound and ruin the cloth. You can use them when they are all black without a problem, you only need to replace them once they no longer polish your jewelry. Make sure to wipe your jewelry off or clean it after polishing to remove excess compound.
How does a jeweler polish a small chain like 2mm? Is it done the same way? Sorry for my bad english
Have you ever tested using this on a non silver metal? I'm curious if they leave black marks also
No sir only gold & silver leave marks I tried it.
I've used it for many different coins, and silvers certain metals it works on
Those cloths are ABRASIVE!! Come on, its taking metal off at the micro level...not dirt...so clean with a soft brush and a little warm dish soap...best way to truly clean and not take off layers of precious metals. That's why it's always black...obvious, isn't it? It's not just the way it is.
Polishing cloths are design to POLISH jewelry, not clean it. The cloths themselves are not abrasive but the polishing compound is. This is how all jewelry polishing works, with the exception of burnishing in some situations. It is not harmful to the jewelry unless over polished or polished poorly.
Probably shouldnt let the chain hit the table like that when doing this unless ofcourse you like scratches on your jewelery 😂
A chain lightly hitting the table like that while polishing it is not gonna scratch it.
It will over time
it's still dirty
No, it's not. The black is not dirt.
You never answered the question to your video though......we know it turns black....but why????
She was indirect. The black is not tarnish. There's a chemical on the cloth, and when it comes into contact with certain metals, it has a chemical reaction that turns the cloth black.
@@ihfakpWrong. The cloth is abrasive. You're actually removing a little silver each time you polish it. The powdered silver is what is showing up as black.
The cloth with the polishing compound acts as a micro-abrasive that removes a microscopic layer of silver, when silver oxidizes it turns black. That is the black you are seeing on the cloth. This is not harmful to the jewelry, the amount that abrades off is insignificant