Taking Care of your Engagement Ring
Now that you're engaged, it's important you learn how to take care of your ring. Here's how. (expert advice)
I can't believe he finally popped the question! Is that what you're saying to yourself when you look at your finger and playback that precious moment over and over again? If you want to keep your engagement ring with the same brilliance as the day your sweetie proposed, then I suggest learning the ins and outs of engagement ring care – a must if you want to create a long-lasting reminder of the day your heart melted.
When it comes to engagement ring care, you'd be surprised how many women overlook the importance of ring upkeep. Just imagine – you are faithfully brandishing your ring on a daily basis with all of the everyday wear and tear that comes with your regular activities.
Whether you're scrubbing caked on grease from last night's dinner or planting seeds in your garden, chances are your engagement ring has been right along for the ride. In order to rid your precious ring of unwanted dust, dirt, and yes…dead skin particles that have come in contact with your ring, commit to memory the following engagement ring care tips:
Cleaning: For diamond engagement ring care, simply soak in warm water for at least 30 minutes using a liquid detergent. Another method for engagement ring care regarding diamond settings involves soaking your ring in a solution consisting of 50 parts ammonia and 50 parts cool water. Once out of the solution, use a soft brush to tap the front and back of the ring, in hopes of loosening any dirt. Rinse again in the solution, and then pat dry.
Wedding Ring Prongs: Engagement ring care also means that you should treat ring prongs to a bit of tender loving care. Over time, they can become weakened, bent or loose. Check your stone by holding it up to your ear and slightly tapping it. A loose stone will produce a slight rattling sound. To prevent loss of your stone, have a trusted jeweler inspect your engagement ring, provide a professional cleaning, and look over your prongs.
Storage: When not wearing your diamond engagement ring, carefully store in a separate jewelry case or individually lined compartment, which keeps diamonds from rubbing against other pieces of jewelry. This can produce a scratch.
Protection: If you engage in hard labor on a routine basis, follow the important engagement ring care tip of simply taking off your ring when doing activities, such as operating heavy machinery or construction work. This will help avoid breaks, splits, cracks, and looseness. Keep in mind that even digging in the ground while gardening can cause damage to an engagement ring – there's a lot of rocks hidden in the dirt!
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cceballos
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09/29/2011 at 09:22 am
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07/25/2011 at 06:06 pm
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04/04/2011 at 01:46 pm
Having worked in the jewelry industry, and having a beautiful setting to take care of myself, I can say you should NOT use any kind of soap. It will leave a residue and dull stones quickly. If you do, make sure it's rinsed well with warm water. Ammonia free windex is great for a quick fix or for removing a stuck ring. Never use lotion for removal as it will leave a residue as well.The cleaner in the red jar is great by the way! Not sure about the vodka thing, but if it doesn't work, I'm sure it can be put to other uses... ;0) If you do have a white gold ring (all are rhodium plated) and take it to the jeweler make sure they don't polish as that will remove the plating. Ultrasonic cleaner and steamer is the best. Most jewelers will do this for free as well as check the stones. For best results, I take mine in for a professional (free) clean and checkup every two-three months. One final bit of advice is too keep the ring at home or in a jewelry bag while at the gym too in order to avoid dings or scratches caused by metal on weights and sweat build up. Mine has all sorts of nooks and crannies to clean so I like a soft bristle brush as well. Here's the engagement ring. Still in perfect condition after 5 yrs. (knock on wood!)
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