3 Tips To Care For Your Engagement Ring

1. 3 Tips To Care For Your Engagement Ring A diamond engagement ring is undoubtedly a woman’s most prized possession. They’re the hardest natural substance on earth and are impossible to scratch, but that does not mean they are indestructible. Here’s how to make sure your ring never loses its sparkle: Handle it with care: Do not wear the ring when you are doing things around the house. Take off the ring when you are cleaning, gardening, or doing the dishes. Chemicals commonly found in these cleaning liquids cause the diamonds to dull over time. Using hand creams often cause diamonds to dull and appear cloudy. Similarly, do not wear it while swimming; the chlorine used to keep swimming pools clean can damage the ring. In fact, we suggest that you wash your hands thoroughly before you put the ring back on! Do not wear your engagement ring while exercising, especially those that involve lifting weights. The pressure from the weights may cause the metal to warp which eventually may cause the stones to loosen and fall. There are plenty of homemade cleaning solutions that you shouldn’t use while cleaning your diamond engagement ring, such as cleaning the ring with toothpaste and cleaning with cloudy ammonia. Store it properly: When you are not wearing the ring, remember to store it in a safe and dry place. Diamonds can scratch other diamonds or other jewelry, so remember to store your ring in a separate fabric lined jewelry case or pouch. And don’t forget to insure the diamond! Take care while cleaning the diamond at home: At Israel Diamonds, we recommend that you get your diamond professionally cleaned once every year. Most jewelers use ultrasonic cleaners that manage to get into the hard to reach places and ensure that the diamonds never lose their shine. You may clean the ring at home, but make sure that you handle it with utmost care. For example, soaking the ring in hot water may affect the other gemstones that are set along with the diamond. Rinse the ring with warm water and a mild detergent and clean it very gently with a toothbrush. Author Bio: The Author manages Israel-diamonds.com, an online website to buy diamonds online.