Will it damage semi-precious stones?
1132474
I am not sure but I have used it on a silver ring with a red stone and it did not damage it. I also used a toothbrush to clean the ring instead of dipping it in the container. I hope that helps.
481016
I think so, but if you do that, The diamond sharpening stone will not last longer.
1059440
Yes, but you will wear the stone out considerably quicker. Buy extra stones or go with a diamond stone sharpener. No matter what bit you're sharpening, use a light pressure against stone.
971217
You should be fine doing that but I'd cut down the run times. The glass will wear down quick compared to the stones people are tumbling. Might only start with the fine grit as well.
441769
No. I just left it in the wooden box it came in then used it as needed. I did find the best way to clean them is pour the strongest acid you have, put it on the left over scratch marks and let it eat up the other carats that were left on the stone.
1414308
We've got ours wet on occasion and it's still working just fine. I doubt any misting system would hurt it unless it remained on for several minutes at a time and soaked the stone.
345358
Yes its safe for gold as well as silver, both are affected by the air and it will keep both in better shape. Again the only concern is the type of stone on the jewelry.
707804
I'm not a jeweler but I wouldn't recommend it. I use extreme caution when using metal polishing cloths on stones. depending on how porous the stone is, the chemicals from the cloth could make the stone brittle or discolored.
1740090
yes it will I run my jewerly under very hot water rise off and loosen the gunk... then i take a soft brissle tooth brush clean uo what i can ore clean it. drop it in here for a good 15 min but only place real jewerly if you plase the fake stuff it will turn or eat finish away. I never have had an issue with real stones or gold or silver ever love this stuff
1530956
Yes. Wrap the rock loosely in any fabric - towel, rag, whatever - and smack it with a hammer. Be careful not to have too much fun with that or you will have lots and lots of little rocks.
1796400
Depends if you have an wet stone or an oil stone. Spit just doesn't do it for a oil stone
1143593
No. Its pumice stone so will definitely scratch; but you could use a razor instead.
10281
Amanda ~ I haven't used it with any jewelry that has glued on stones so can't answer your question. I have a feeling that they would be okay though.
2190548
Yes; using it without thoroughly soaking it first will damage the stone and/or your knife.
1046377
It probably can (VG-10 steel is great), but you should look into purchasing a whet stone. I got a 1,000/6,000 from shun that works great.
572718
No. Never use a "stone" in one of these, as a rule of thumb. It'll make the pearl disintegrate.
87314
it's but the stones won't hold for so long.....you might want to use glue or tape to keep them on the bracelet