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General Dos of Caring for Your Engagement Ring

• Do take your ring off before participating in a sport or other vigorous activity that could involve sharp blows.
• Do place your ring in the same, safe place every day to avoid accidentally misplacing it.
• Do clean your ring at least once a week to keep it as brilliant as the day you first put it on.
• Do remove your engagement ring before beginning housecleaning or yard work that involves harsh chemicals or rough equipment.
• Do have your ring inspected at least twice a year by a qualified jeweler to guarantee the settings are secure.
• Do have an accurate appraisal of your engagement ring updated every few years in case of loss.
• Do insure your valuable engagement ring against theft, loss, or accidental damage.

General Donts of Caring for Your Engagement Ring

• Dont take your ring off or place it near vulnerable places, such as sinks or bathtubs, where it could easily be knocked off and lost.
• Dont wear your engagement ring while cleaning with harsh chemicals because they may discolor, dissolve, or otherwise damage either the stone or the metal.
• Dont wear your ring while applying heavy makeup, lotion, or creams to your hands to avoid excessive buildup that can dull the stones.
• Dont wear your ring while swimming in a pool or other open water such as a lake or the ocean when your fingers could shrink, allowing the ring to fall off.
• Dont excessively touch the stones in your ring � the oils in your hands can cloud the gems and reduce their sparkle.
• Dont store your engagement ring with other jewelry where it can be easily scratched or chipped by other diamonds or gems.
• Cleaning Your Engagement Ring

   

Many people believe that simply wearing your engagement ring while washing your hands is an adequate way to clean it. In fact, the soaps and other cleaners used on your hands can cloud and dull your ring, and it should be cleaned periodically to keep it brilliant.

The easiest way to clean a diamond ring is with solution of water and mild liquid detergent. A soft bristled brush can loosen dirt and a soft, lint-free cloth should be used for drying. Store-bought jewelry solutions may also be used for soaking diamond rings as well as solutions of ammonia and ethyl alcohol. Ammonia (in a mild solution with three parts water) is particularly good for brightening yellow gold, but should never be used with fracture-filled diamonds as it may cause the diamonds to become cloudy or discolored.

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