Cleaning cameo ???

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Dreamin_Sqaw, Jan 6, 2018.

Page 4 of 4
  1. Marie Forjan

    Marie Forjan Well-Known Member

    After a 10 minute soak in warm water with a little dish soap and a brush with a soft toothbrush...
    CameosBeforeAfterBath.jpg
     
    Marie Forjan, Jan 27, 2024
    #61 + Quote Reply
    mirana, Bronwen, komokwa and 2 others like this.
  2. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    I love before and afters!
    Getting rid of the "cameo toe jam" is so satisfying.
    Antinous, seller's photo and my photo after cleaning:

    composite_17063905456703.jpg
     
    bluumz, Jan 27, 2024
    #62 + Quote Reply
    mirana, Bronwen, komokwa and 1 other person like this.
  3. Veronica B.

    Veronica B. Member

    They look so much better!
     
    Veronica B., Jan 27, 2024
    #63 + Quote Reply
    Bronwen and komokwa like this.
  4. Veronica B.

    Veronica B. Member

    What a transformation! It always befuddles me why sellers don't take a few minutes to clean cameos before they list them.
     
    Veronica B., Jan 27, 2024
    #64 + Quote Reply
    bluumz, Bronwen and komokwa like this.
  5. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Beautiful! They glowww.

    I love the layering on him!

    Top hits:
    - They don't care. They have bulk listings and no time to do anything to pieces.
    - They don't know it's dirty.
    - They don't know how to clean it without damaging it.
    - They go by the antique "rule" of some people want original condition/patina because that's where the money is, and they don't know enough about the wide range of collecting to know cameos should be cleaned.

    Their loss! :bucktooth:
     
    mirana, Jan 28, 2024
    #65 + Quote Reply
    Veronica B., bluumz, komokwa and 1 other person like this.
Page 4 of 4
Draft saved Draft deleted
Similar Threads: Cleaning cameo
Forum Title Date
Jewelry Cleaning Lave Cameos Mar 12, 2024
Jewelry Cleaning Grime off of Victorian Brooch? Jul 8, 2023
Jewelry Cleaning and dating turquoise stick pin Jul 3, 2023
Jewelry Victorian Necklace Cleaning Tips Jul 28, 2022
Jewelry Help with cleaning verdigris? Nov 12, 2020

Share This Page