Wearing an engagement ring is one of life’s simple joys, but while it is beautiful, it’s also quite fragile, in fact the more diamonds for example an eternity band, the more risk of damaging it. A well-crafted ring does not necessarily mean it is durable, and it is essential to treat your jewelry with care. You might find yourself wondering why your ring has become bent, why the diamonds are chipped, or how a diamond might have fallen off entirely when you only hit it “the one time”. So the big question is, “What led to such ring damage?”
You might be careful about where you take your ring and cringe at even the thought of accidentally hitting it harder than intended. However, it’s not just one instance of the impact that causes damage; often the cumulative effect of many small and innocent pushes, pulls, or knocks can lead to your ring falling apart over time. At Adiamor, we want to help ensure your jewelry lasts a lifetime. Here’s a list of potential causes of ring damage and tips on how to avoid or care for them.
Daily Habits That Can Damage Your Ring:
Carrying Laundry Baskets or Boxes Through Doorways
- Risk: Bumping your ring against hard surfaces like door frames can scratch, bend, or warp the band and settings.
Pulling Items From The Washer or Dryer and Drawers
- Risk: Abrupt tugs can snag your ring, loosening prongs or settings and risking stone loss.
Grocery Shopping
- Risk: Metal-on-metal contact can scratch or dent your ring, the diamond setting is at risk of getting caught on the holes of the shopping cart when pulling groceries out.
Tucking in Sheets or Making the Bed
- Risk: Sheets or bed frames can catch on prongs, bending them or loosening stones.
Washing Dishes
- Risk: Accidental knocks against sinks and dishes, specifically pots and pans, can scratch, crack, or loosen stones, can cause the stones to become damaged and dull.
How These Tasks Harm Your Ring:
- Physical Damage: Scratches, dents, and warping from impacts or pressure.
- Loosened Stones: Knocks and pressure can loosen prongs, risking stone loss.
- Chipping: Hard blows can chip diamonds and gemstones, especially at edges.
How to Avoid Ring Damage:
- Remove your ring before any activity involving impact, chemicals, or friction.
- If you must keep your ring on, wear protective gloves but removal is safest .
- It is key to stay mindful of your hands
What to do if Your Ring is Damaged?
We recommend getting your ring insured. Make sure the policy covers accidental damage, mysterious disappearance, theft, or loss. You may also consider a care plan that would cover servicing, maintenance, wear and tear repairs. ( this is an optional coverage offered during the checkout process on our site)
1. Check your ring when it is exposed to any kind of trauma.
2. Perform the tap test to ensure there are no diamonds loose. Hold the ring up to your ear and tap 4/5 times.
3. Visually inspect your ring for damage that may have occurred.
4. If you notice any damage, contact us/your jeweler as soon as possible.
It is recommended to inspect your ring often. Common wear and tear can cause diamonds to loosen in their seat and make them vulnerable to damage or loss.
Removing your ring also puts it at risk, so hesitation to do so is completely understandable. Therefore, the Diamond Shaped Ring Holder Necklace at Adiamor might be just what you need. This necklace serves as an ideal placeholder for your ring while doing daily household chores or running simple errands. However, it’s important to note that the necklace is not suitable for holding your ring during intense physical activities. It is a stylish and safe temporary solution for everyday use.
