Congratulations on your proposal! This is one of the most beautiful moments in every girl’s life, a wonderful celebration crowned with a stunning piece of jewelry – the engagement ring. There’s a lot of truth to the saying that diamonds are forever, as a diamond is highly durable. However, the diamond on your engagement ring is still prone to wear and tear, and so is the metal setting of the ring. For example, if your engagement ring has a halo setting, the smaller diamonds might get chipped or dislodge from their socket.
So how can you make sure your diamond engagement ring stays sparkly even after the engagement party and your wedding? In this article, we will give you 5 tips on how to properly care for your diamond ring.
Clean It Frequently
You should make a habit of cleaning your engagement ring at least once a week. To clean it use a soft toothbrush and a special cleaning solution for diamond jewelry. Reputable jewelry stores like Leo Hamel’s can recommend a good cleaning agent for your ring, since it depends on the materials used.
Once in a while you should also bring the ring to your jeweler to have it professionally cleaned using special tools and methods like steam cleaning and ultrasonic baths. A jeweler is capable of doing a much more thorough job than you ever could with an ordinary toothbrush.
Take It Off in Certain Occasions
There are some situations when you should consider taking off your engagement ring in order to protect it. For example, remove the ring when washing the dishes or taking a shower, as it could slip off as your hands become slippery from the soap. You should also consider not wearing your ring to the gym, when playing sports like tennis or doing manual labor.
Check the Prongs
Future brides often overlook this important ring maintenance practice. As you wear the ring, the prong holding the diamond tends to get weak or loose, especially if the setting is made of anything other than platinum. Yellow or white gold are especially susceptible to this, as they are not as strong. Most jewelers will be happy to check your prongs when you bring the ring in.
Don’t Neglect Repairs
It’s only normal for the ring to show signs of age after a certain period of wearing all day, every day. The metal parts of the ring could get scratched, and this is nothing to worry about. Similarly, white gold may need to be re-plated if it starts to yellow or gets scratched. There’s no clear rule about when that might happen, but as soon as you see the first signs, have the ring repaired by a professional as soon as possible.
Consider Ring Insurance
Diamond engagement rings are a huge investment, both financially and emotionally. That is why should consider insuring it against damage, theft or loss. Taking the engagement ring at the gym might help not damage it, but there’s nothing to guarantee it won’t be stolen. If something happens to an insured ring, you can get compensated or even get an identical ring.
Contact Leo Hamel Fine Jewelry & Engagement Ring Store at 1851 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110, USA; 619-299-1500