Caring for Your Diamond Ring
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Aside from the symbolic value, a diamond engagement ring is the largest single jewelry purchase many couples will ever make. So of course you’ll want to protect your investment. Here are some care and handling tips for keeping your treasured ring as sparkling as the day he slipped on your finger.
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Caring & Storage
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While diamonds are the hardest substance known to man, a diamond can scratch another diamond, so never store all your jewelry together.
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Keep your ring in its own special space in your jewelry box. If you’re sentimental, store it in its original box.
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Buy ring trees to keep near every sink in your house so you’ll have a safe place to store your ring while washing your hands.
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Remove all jewelry before engaging in sports, housework or yard work where jewelry is prone to impacts and/or exposure to chemicals.
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Even everyday activity can loosen a stone in its setting, so make sure to visit a professional jeweler every six months to have your diamond’s mountings and settings checked.
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Never remove your ring by pulling on the diamond. Pulling the stone exposes it to perspiration, skin oil and dirt, and can loosen it in its setting.
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Ask your jeweler to check and make sure that the prongs have not been weakened or bent.
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For spectacular sparkle, it is important to clean your ring at least every three months.
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To truly protect your ring, make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.
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Cleaning Tips
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Professional cleaning is essential, have you jeweler clean your ring when you bring it in for a “check-up.”
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Between professional cleanings, use a soft toothbrush with mild soap and warm water to clean your ring, rinse well and use a soft cloth to pat it dry. Make sure to always put the stopper in your sink.
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You can also use liquid jewelry cleaner (available at your jeweler); just follow the instructions on the label.
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Ammonia-based cleaners or mild solvents are fine, but never use on a stone with fractures. Soak your ring in a half-and-half solution of ammonia and cold water for thirty minutes. Lift out and gently tap around the front and back of the mounting with a small soft brush. Swish in the solution a second time, rinse and drain on tissue paper.
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Believe it or not, cleaning with vodka is said to produce sparkling results.
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Following these simple steps will ensure that your diamond ring will look as beautiful on your 50th wedding anniversary as it did on the day you said "I do!"
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