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Remove Antique Finish from Class Ring

Q. My white gold class ring has an antique finish. I want to remove the antique finish so as to obtain a natural white gold finish. Is soaking the ring in acetone [on eBay or Amazon] the best method for achieving this? Two jewelers have told me to use Acetone, but a class ring manufacturer told me the acetone could damage/discolor the gold ring - but they just may have said that because they want you to purchase a new ring from them.

Chris Coz
DSI - Austin, Texas
2006

Q. Please let me know if you've heard anything back about this... I'd like my antiquing removed from my white gold Aggie ring. Thanks,

Casi Halfman
- Houston, Texas
2006

A. I've had good luck with a toothbrush and baking soda toothpaste. It's mildly abrasive and no harsh chemicals in it.

Jake Ratenski
- Dayton, Ohio, USA
January 1, 2012

A. For a fee Balfour will remove antiquing from Aggie rings.

Heidi Heck
- San Antonio texas usa
December 23, 2017

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