Let’s start with the basics, storage. It is important to have a clean and safe place to store your ring when you are not wearing it. We recommend that you find a place such as a jewelry case or in a box with dividers so you can prevent your ring from getting scratched by other pieces of jewelry. This is important when it comes to your time spent cooking or cleaning as well. There is some possibility of damage when your ring comes in contact any corrosive material. It is in your ring’s best interest to put it in a safe place during these activities, just to avoid any possible accidents!

We know you are so in love with your ring that you may never want to take it off, as you should be! Think about the diamond and know when some situations could be harmful. Any hand-heavy activities could potentially put your ring at risk. When it comes time for exercising, gardening, re-arranging the house, or anything else in this category; it may be best to set the ring aside and tuck it away in your safe place at home. Chlorine base chemicals are also known to discolor or corrode the surfaces of gold alloys, so it is important to remove any jewelry before swimming or cleaning with such chemicals.

Your ring should be like any other important investment in your life. You want to keep it strong and long-lasting right? When possible, it is best to have a jeweler professionally polish and clean your jewelry. This may include polishing to remove scratches, ultrasonic soak and steam cleaning which blows dirt and grime out of hard-to-reach places. White gold may also require periodic rhodium plating to keep it the bright shiny white color white gold is known for.

In between professional cleanings, it is recommended to clean your ring at home with a soft dry cloth. Abrasive chemicals such as chlorine and ammonia should be avoided as they could damage the setting. Soaking the ring in hot water is also effective in helping to loosen dirt before cleaning with a cloth. Dirt often accumulates on the bottom of the diamond which makes it look duller. You may be able to use a soft bristle toothbrush along with hot water to scrub that dirt off the bottom of the diamond and bring back the original sparkle.
 
If cleaned professionally by a jeweler, ultrasonic cleaning, steam cleaning or boiling water is perfectly safe.

This may seem like a lot of tasks to remember, but it is really all about your daily habits. Make it a habit to remove your ring when doing anything potentially dangerous. When in doubt, take it off. All rules aside, make sure to soak in all the beauty that your ring has to offer.  You have been dreaming about having this permanent fixture on your left hand for years, now go show it off! With these tips for care, your ring will continue to sparkle for years to come!