Cleaning cameo ???

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

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  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
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  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:

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    bluumz, Jan 27, 2024
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  3. Veronica B.

    Veronica B. Member

    They look so much better!
     
    Veronica B., Jan 27, 2024
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  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
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  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
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