It's soooo easy!

It's very easy to use the Jeweler in the Dishwasher Basket.

Just place  your ring, pendant, or earrings inside of the eggs.

Place chains, bracelets or any jewelry with small stones

inside of the soaker tank.  Attach the lid of the outer basket.

Place the Jeweler in the Dishwasher basket on the top rack of the dishwasher and run the cycles like you normally would.

Notice the dirt around the diamonds and in the crevices of the ring in the above picture.  Now look at the picture on the right, notice how ALL of the dirt is gone from this ring.  I placed this ring inside the soaker tank because it has several very small stones.  I ran the dishwasher cycles as I normally do, and then I removed the ring.  Since there was still a lot of residue left behind (because this ring had not been cleaned for 3 years) I used a toothbrush and I poked under the center stone and behind and around the small diamonds.  It took a couple minutes of brushing while running under hot water, but the ring was spotless when I was finished.  It's so easy to use this product!

Before and After Pictures



We recently introduced the Jeweler in the Dishwasher Basket to the market.  We thought we would post some of the before and after pictures of the jewelry that was cleaned, to show how well the product works.  The only thing used to clean the rings below was the Jeweler in the Dishwasher, a toothbrush, and some water.  The product is an excellent method for cleaning fine jewelry.






Nobice the dirt caked
around the stone.

The dirt is completely gone.

Once the rings were taken out of  the Jeweler in the Dishwasher, they were brushed with a toothbrush to remove any remaining residue.


You can easily see the dirt between each diamond.

The dirt is gone and you can see how large the
openings are between the stones, this area was
caked with dirt prior to cleaning.





Housewares Show

I Survived Chicago!!

I just returned last week from my trip to Chicago where I was an exhibitor at the International Home + Housewares Show. I attended this event for the first time in 2009, and I learned a lot over the year, so I was looking forward to going back with all my new found knowledge.

I love going to the McCormick Place Convention Center, it's so big, and I think it's just really pretty inside. I had some meetings on the 5th floor, which looks out over Lake Michigan, even though it was rainy and a little foggy, it was still a really pretty view.

I met a lot of companies this year, as well as some that I had met last year. I introduced a new product that I will have on the market in the Fall of this year, and I was a bit nervous because I wasn't sure how it would be received. However, I was very happy with the initial reactions , and I'm looking forward to completing the remainder of the work in order get it on the market.




Cathy Scherzer (left) Jacque (right)

In Response to Your Questions

Posted by: Jacque Egnatic

I would like to answer some of the questions that have been submitted to us via our website.

1) Why did I get so many zip ties in my package?

Jeweler in the Dishwasher comes packaged with 6 zip ties because once the zip tie is clipped from the rack it can't be reused. So, extra zip ties are enclosed.

2) What is the brush for?

The brush is enclosed so that any remaining residue that may be left in the ring after the cleaning process can be easily brushed away.

3.) Is the zip tie strong enough to safely hold my Jeweler in the Dishwasher in place?

Yes. The zip tie is an 18 lb. tensile zip tie, and it can EASILY hold the Jeweler in the Dishwasher, it can also withstand the heat inside the dishwasher.

4) Is it safe to put silver inside the Jeweler in the Dishwasher?

Yes, you can place silver inside the unit, but remove the jewelry BEFORE the dry cycle begins and dry the jewelry with a soft cloth.

5) How often can I clean my jewelry?

It is safe to clean your jewelry every day if you want to, although it isn't necessary. I would suggest cleaning your jewelry once a week.

Although, upon first sight, Jeweler in the Dishwasher units may look like a cute toy, I would like to assure you that a lot of time was dedicated to designing our product, making sure that when the units are properly closed and attached to the top rack of the dishwasher, they will not pop open or become separated from the rack. Jeweler in the dishwasher units were constructed to hang from the top rack, and if you decide to place them in the silverware basket, be sure the unit stays in an upright position. If the directions that are enclosed with each unit are followed, the unit will function properly. Be sure to place only ONE ring at a time in the unit. Also, make sure that the unit does not come in contact with the sprayer arms or the detergent dispenser.

If you have any questions regarding your Jeweler in the Dishwasher cleaning unit, PLEASE feel free to contact us!

We Have Been Busy!!

I'm not even sure where to start! I think I'll begin with the relocation of my tool. I am very excited to announce that Jeweler in the Dishwasher units are now being manufactured in the USA. Not only are they being produced in the USA, but we are now in the Heartland of the USA. This will make the logistics of shipping and receiving a lot easier for us. Prior to this move, my tool for manufacturing Jeweler in the Dishwasher was in Texas. So, I'm thrilled to have it close to home, which leads to my next bit of news.

I was able to see my tool in operation for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I was very impressed with what I saw. The tool operated flawlessly and the end product was something I am very proud of. I started down this road with my idea for Jeweler in the Dishwasher, over 2 years ago, and I'm very happy with how far I have progressed. I am still working on some new products to add to our line, and I will update any progress with this newest venture on my blog.

Next on the list is the addition of some new colors to Jeweler in the Dishwasher. We now stock pink, clear, bright green and bright yellow units along with pastel green and yellow. (See the new colors below.)

Diane and I will be at the Fabulous Food Show at the I-X Convention Center in Ohio, November 13-15th. If you are in the area, check us out at booth #133. We would love to see you!

Even I am Impressed with the Results from Jeweler in the Dishwasher!

If you have read my earlier posts, then you know that I own a retail jewelry store. And like everywhere else, people are bringing in their old gold to trade in for cash or new jewelry. A few weeks ago one of my customers brought in a very worn rope chain that belonged to her husband that she wanted to trade in for a new one. He had worn his chain every day and never took it off until it wore out. I bought the chain from her and when she left I was looking at it and realized it was EXTREMELY dirty. So, just to see what would happen, I decided to take it home and try to clean it with Jeweler in the Dishwasher (JITD). I wasn't really expecting the results to be too impressive because I was using a JITD that is intended to clean rings and chains are very hard to clean even with a professional grade ultra sonic followed by a steamer. The dirt and oils get trapped between the links and it is difficult to get it all out.

I took the chain home with me that evening, and I put it in the JITD and then attached the unit to the top rack of the dishwasher. I ran the dishwasher as I normally would, and when it was finished running through all the cycles I clipped the zip tie, and removed the unit. I couldn't believe the results!! The chain was really clean, however, since the chain was so dirty to start with, I had to use the brush enclosed with the JITD to remove the remaining residue that was between the links. The end result was the same as if I had cleaned it at work. (See the photos below)

Chain before cleaning.

Chain after cleaning.

I have been working on a JITD for chains and bracelets, and am now very excited to get that unit to the market. In the meantime, if you are in the Ohio area, stop by to visit us at The Fabulous Food Show! Booth 133 at the I-X Center, November 13-15th.

Will the heat hurt the jewelry? I get asked this question quite often regarding placing jewelry in the dishwasher. I've noticed that this is the one thing that causes a lot of concern. Consumers are afraid that the hot water splashing around during the wash cycle, and the heat during the dry cycle, might be a little risky and can cause damage to the stones or metal. I am always amazed that someone asks me this, and then I have to remember that none of the people I am pitching Jeweler in the Dishwasher to have a background in repairing and manufacturing fine jewelry like I do.

I decided that this is an issue that I should address. Let me tell you what goes on during the process of sizing or repairing fine jewelry. Let's say you came to my store and you brought me a ring that needs to be one size larger. The ring you have is 14k white gold, and has a ruby in the center, with accent diamonds in the shank. When I take your ring back to my bench and am ready to size it, the first thing that I am going to do is check to see if it has ever been sized before. The way that I do this is to take the ring and dip it in a mixture of denatured alcohol and boric acid powder, and then I light it with my torch, this keeps the metal from getting a fire-coating from my torch. I will then take my torch and heat on the bottom of the ring, and see if a solder joint shows up; if one does, I will cut along this line, and if there is no seam then I will just go ahead and saw into the ring at the bottom of the shank. I will then open up the ring, insert a piece of 14k gold, and solder the the metal in place using 14k hard solder.

Next, I will place the ring on my steel mandrel and I will tap on the metal that I just soldered into the ring, to round up that area. After that, I will clean up the area where I worked. I will file the inside of the ring, then the outside, and then I will use an emery stick to take out the marks left by my file. I will then polish the ring, and when finished, I will place the ring in a commercial ultra sonic and then I will steam clean the ring. As you can tell, working on jewelry is no gentle process.

The heat from my torch far exceeds the temperatures inside your dishwasher. If you follow the directions that are enclosed with each Jeweler in the Dishwasher unit, you will not damage your jewelry.

The most important things to remember when using a Jeweler in the Dishwasher are:

Be sure you have your jewelry inspected by your jeweler to be sure all stones are secure before using Jeweler in the Dishwasher.

Read the list of stones that can withstand the heat of the dishwasher before using a Jeweler in the Dishwasher.

Make sure you have the unit completely closed and the zip tie secured correctly.

I am sure that you will be pleased with the results from using Jeweler in the Dishwasher. Most cleaners remove only surface residue, but Jeweler in the Dishwasher removes all the gunk that is caked in the crevices and around stones. The degreaser in the dishwasher detergent combined with the hot water, provides an excellent clean.

Let me give you the following as an example: Have you ever taken your car to the the car wash, put your quarters in the machine, grabbed the sprayer hose, squeezed the trigger and then sprayed your car, only to realize the water isn't hot? There is no way you will be able to clean your car by just spraying cold water on it. Just the same, dipping your rings in a cold solution is not going to remove the dirt that has built up in the mountings.

So, did this blog help to explain how safe Jeweler in the Dishwasher is? I hope so. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via our website

http://www.jewelerinthedishwasher.com/.