For a good deal of my jewelry, I use a polishing cloth and some elbow grease. I also have an ionic cleaner that I have learned to love, but there are all kinds of products on the market these days to clean jewelry. For the most part, I try to stay away from ammonia based products. While I haven't tried it yet, I recently heard about a new jewelry cleaning product that is supposed to be safe for the environment. It's called Purosol. Here are the details per a press release I was sent:

PASADENA, Calif. (March 21, 2007) - Origin Laboratories LLC (Origin Labs) today introduced the third in its line of advanced, enzyme-based cleaning products specifically formulated for today's advanced consumer wares. Called PUROSOL Jewelry (www.Purosol.com), the cleaner is a revolutionary product specifically designed to bring out the luster in today's fine jewelry while cleaning valuable gems and precious stones on the molecular level for a safe and effective way of cleaning and protecting valuable investments and heirlooms. The solution starts at $7.95 for a one-ounce bottle and is available online immediately and in specialty retail stores nationwide.

A first of its kind, PUROSOL uses an environmentally friendly, enzyme-based formula that cleans at the molecular level - neutralizing the bonds that dirt, oil, makeup, food, and grime use to adhere to precious metal or gem surfaces. This unique solution has been specifically designed for use on soft stone jewelry, such as opal, pearl, coral, amber, turquoise and precious metal settings as well.

"Precious gems are hard to come by and deserve special care; PUROSOL is the first of its kind: a product that will clean, protect and preserve the value of your jewelry while adding sparkle and gleam to its appeal," explains Steven D'Antoni , vice president of Origin Labs. "Our unique formula uses state-of-the-art organic plant enzymes to clean your precious jewelry, while protecting your health and the environment. It gently wipes away and dissolves most everyday stains from soft, semi-precious and precious stones."

Unlike ordinary off-the-shelf cleaners, which are made up primarily of alcohol, ammonia, harsh solvents and colored dye, the PUROSOL line of products is completely organic and environmentally safe. This advanced cleaner is non-toxic, hypo-allergenic, contains no CFCs, no detergents and no solvents of any kind (including alcohol, ammonia and chlorine) which can eat away at porous jeweled surfaces.

PUROSOL Jewelry is also non-toxic, unlike standard cleaners that can produce damaging fumes and cause allergies and health problems. In addition, PUROSOL Jewelry is a sterile solution. It is bacteria-free and exceeds Federal EPA and OSHA Health and Safety Standards.

As part of its unique formula, PUROSOL Jewelry neutralizes the molecular charges on the stone's surface, which normally attracts dust and dirt particles, thereby extending the life of the cleaning.

PUROSOL Jewelry is available at fine jewelers and retailers nationwide. In addition, PUROSOL Jewelry can be purchased by visiting www.Purosol.com.

Any readers out there try this yet?