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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KSW, post: 1630794, member: 8708&quot;]On this thread, I soaked it for only about 2 minutes partly because I just wanted it brightened not looking like new and partly because I lost my nerve. I test patched it and watched it like a hawk. The split second it touched the vinegar the colour changed. I properly learned my lesson about being carefully with what touches old jewellery though as the &#039;safe&#039; water bath destroyed the discs attached to it. Fortunately a happy ending as it&#039;s much better without them.</p><p>Thankyou [USER=2844]@Any Jewelry[/USER] for the warning about the Rhinestones as I picked up a sweet little tennis bracelet yesterday that I think is quite old and those gems are foil backed. I&#039;ll do another(sorry) thread of my finds later when I&#039;ve brought my ponies into their stables. They are currently doing kite impressions round the field. I may be some time........</p><p><a href="https://www.antiquers.com/threads/glass-and-metal-disc-necklace-czech.46929/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.antiquers.com/threads/glass-and-metal-disc-necklace-czech.46929/">https://www.antiquers.com/threads/glass-and-metal-disc-necklace-czech.46929/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Edit- Sorry, I forgot to add the answer to the question!</p><p>I was warned not to use vinegar on anything with plate loss as it may leave black spots in those areas. It&#039;s a wizz at removing verdigris though!. I used it undiluted.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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