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Your Engagement ring holds a special place in your heart, and you always want it to look as shining and sparkling as ever. You love your ring with everything, as it has been given to you by the most special person in your life. It is a symbol of a lifetime bond, and you won’t want to remove it ever.
But we recommend that the ring should be removed sometimes as diamonds need to be taken care of if you want your ring to be sparkling and shining always. We have provided care instructions for your engagement ring in this article.
Can the engagement ring be worn every day?
The ring can be worn every day because you’d never want to remove the special band of your life. But remember to remove it before showering, exercising, and sleeping, as all these activities can damage your ring with dirt, oil, scratches on the ring, or damage to diamonds.
Does Removing Engagement Ring Bring Bad Luck?
It is intelligent to remove your ring while exercising or doing household work. The idea of bad luck is just an old superstition. In fact, it’s wise to remove your ring before engaging in activities that could damage it.
How To Take Care Of Your Engagement Ring
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Avoid the ring on the beach or at the pool
Never wear the engagement ring when on the beach and even in a swimming pool, as both salt and chlorine are not good for the ring. Cold water may shrink your fingers, and your ring may slip in the water.
Get the ring insured
It’s the most important thing to be done as soon as possible as it will not lead to any financial damage in case the engagement ring is damaged, lost, or stolen.
Don’t wear your engagement ring to the gym or shower.
It’s better to leave your ring at home when you hit the gym as heavy weight lifting and rigorous workouts can bend the ring, loosen the precious stones, or even break the ring.
Leave your ring out before the shower because the shine and brightness of the metal and the diamond may get dull over time. It’s better to remove your ring before sleeping as well.
Ring cleaning at home and at the jeweller
Cleaning the engagement ring at home as frequently as possible can be a great idea to keep the ring rink sparkling like new. Wash it with lukewarm water, a dishwasher, and a gentle brush; soak the ring in lukewarm for a few minutes before cleaning it. Professional cleaning at a jeweller twice a year can be a good idea because deep cleaning removes product buildup and oils, which makes your special ring dull.
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Avoid removing the ring in public
It is always good to keep your ring on when you are not at home. Whether you are trying on clothes, washing your hands in a restroom, or engaging in any other activity, there is a risk of leaving the ring in a changing room or forgetting it on a sink. For this reason, it is best not to remove your ring in public.
Keep your engagement ring away from hard chemicals
It is advised to keep your engagement ring away from harsh chemicals like hand sanitisers, dishwashing and cleaning liquid and skin care products. All these mentioned liquids may harm your ring and weaken the metal over a period of time.
Don’t keep touching the centrepiece
Many people have a habit of touching the centre stone of the engagement ring, and it harms the ring badly as the centre stone attracts skin oils, dust and dirt. When you are taking the ring off or even putting it on, you should hold the ring on either side of the centre stone rather than holding the ring by the centrepiece.
Buy a travel engagement ring
If you are scared of losing or damaging your ring when you are out of your home, it’s recommended to buy a travel ring and leave the engagement ring at home. Travel rings are easily available online, and they can be the best option if you don’t want to take your ring with you while travelling or on a holiday.
If you follow the above suggestions, your engagement ring will be bright and scratch-free for years to come.
