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<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nCongratulations on your wedding and your new ring. Hopefully you have quite the gorgeous engagement ring on your finger!<\/span><\/p>\n Have you been able to stop yourself from gazing at your left hand? Isn\u2019t it blissful, watching your diamond dance around in the light?<\/span><\/p>\n There are few things more magical than that honeymoon period with your new ring.<\/span><\/p>\n So, how do you keep your diamond sparkling? How do you make sure it never loses its radiant shimmer and shine? How do you keep it catching your eye, and the eyes of others?<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s what we\u2019re here to help with. This post is all about learning proper engagement ring care<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Diamond is the hardest natural substance on our planet. Only a diamond can cut another diamond. And, yet, the touch of a finger can leave behind dirt that keeps a diamond from shining, especially over time.<\/span><\/p>\n So, <\/span>it\u2019s a tough stone<\/span><\/a>, but it does need a little help keeping its shine.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that at-home engagement ring care<\/strong><\/a> isn\u2019t hard. <\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s more good news. You\u2019ve probably got most of what you need lying around your home already. Anything you\u2019re missing is just a quick trip to your local pharmacy or grocery. <\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll need some <\/span>dish soap<\/span><\/a>, a clean (read: brand new) <\/span>soft-bristled toothbrush<\/span><\/a>, a <\/span>lint-free cloth<\/span><\/a>, a bowl or two, and some warm water from your kitchen or bathroom sink.<\/span><\/p>\n Whenever you\u2019re cleaning your ring nearby a sink, make sure you clog the sink. It\u2019s not worth taking any risk that you\u2019ll drop your precious piece down the drain.<\/span><\/p>\n A baby or kid toothbrush works even better than an adult toothbrush. They\u2019re soft, flexible, and small \u2013 so they can get to those harder-to-reach places, and gently. You\u2019ll be scrubbing your ring with the same tender care you\u2019d brush a baby\u2019s gums and early teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n Squeeze some dish soap onto a clean and soft-bristled toothbrush. Add a bit of warm water and gently scrub the ring \u2013 the band, the setting, and the stone. Rinse the soap bubbles away with some warm water, then dry with a lint-free cloth. If you need, you can let it sit in some warm water and dish soap solution for thirty minutes or so before gently scrubbing, rinsing, and drying.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve given your ring a gentle, but thorough, cleaning with warm water and soap, and you still think it should have a bit more shine, let it soak in a three parts water to one part <\/span>ammonia<\/span><\/a> solution for about thirty minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n Then, let the ring air dry in a clean and safe place.<\/span><\/p>\n You\u2019ll probably want to give your ring this homespun clean a few times a month, maybe even weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n Some say it\u2019s okay to wash with a homemade baking soda solution or toothpaste. We insist that the dish soap way is safer.<\/span><\/p>\n We also have a signature trio of home care products for our fine jewelry pieces, if you\u2019re looking for something a bit fancier and better suited for the job. Try our diamond cleaning kit<\/a>, which consists of a <\/span>foaming cleaner, cleaning pen, and polishing cloth<\/span>. Our polishing cloth doubles as a fabric-lined pouch (for safekeeping!). With our little care package, diamond and engagement ring care has never been so easy.<\/span><\/p>\n When you\u2019re bathing or washing your face, remove your ring. Place it somewhere clean, dry, and safe. Shampoos, conditioners, soaps, and lotions will stick to your ring, and only dim its shine!<\/span><\/p>\n Beware of household cleaners, like bleach and glass cleaner. These <\/span>caustic-type solutions<\/span><\/a>, containing hazardous chemicals, can seriously damage your ring, especially the metal alloys in the band.<\/span><\/p>\n So we\u2019re totally clear, never use silver polish on something that isn\u2019t silver.<\/span><\/p>\n And take your ring off when it\u2019s time to scrub clean the bathroom tile, or knead bread dough.<\/span><\/p>\n Keep one of our polishing cloths in your bathroom and kitchen, so you\u2019ve always got a spot to cradle your ring when it\u2019s not on your finger. You\u2019ll know it\u2019s safe, and you\u2019ll know where it is. <\/span><\/p>\n Having <\/span>ring holders<\/span><\/a> in a few key spots around your home means you won\u2019t have any excuse for not taking your ring off when you\u2019re about to be getting your hands dirty.<\/span><\/p>\n Diamonds are hard to scratch. But diamonds scratch other diamonds quite easily. So store your diamond ring, and all of your diamond jewelry pieces, separately.<\/span><\/p>\n Probably, you shouldn\u2019t do any <\/span>ultrasonic cleaning<\/span><\/a> at home. Because there\u2019s too great a risk that this sound wave vibration method will loosen a prong and release a diamond from your ring.<\/span><\/p>\n If you want this deep clean, you\u2019re best off bringing your ring to a professional jeweler. They can make sure your ring is secure enough for the ultrasonic vibrations, and fix whatever might go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n Overall, it\u2019s a smart idea to bring your ring in for a professional cleaning a couple times a year, even as you\u2019re keeping up on your home cleanings weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n Think of it like the regular checkup you have with your dentist. Even if you don\u2019t suspect you\u2019ve got dental problems, you should show up for those two cleanings each year to stay healthy and vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n A professional jeweler will inspect your ring for bent and loosened prongs, tighten the setting, and clean the whole piece so well it\u2019ll look brand new.<\/span><\/p>\n Even when you\u2019re not cleaning your ring, or removing your ring because you\u2019ll be getting your hands dirty for the next little while, it\u2019s wise to take your ring off sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n Working out, household chores like laundry, and carrying heavy objects by hand can put serious stress on your ring.<\/span><\/p>\n Never take your ring off when you\u2019re out in public. But, if you\u2019re at home (or you haven\u2019t left home for the gym yet), and you have the chance to give your ring a break, do.<\/span><\/p>\n You need a break to recharge every so often, and so does your ring.<\/span><\/p>\n A diamond sparkles because its facets work like a series of tiny mirrors, reflecting off one another.<\/span><\/p>\n With a commitment to regular engagement ring care (the cleaning of those facets), you can keep your diamond ring as shiny as it was the day you first saw it and slipped it on your finger. You can have it good-as-new for your next special occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n Still got some engagement ring care questions? <\/b>Don\u2019t hesitate to <\/span>get in touch<\/span><\/a> with us. We love talking diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nDid you know?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Engagement Ring Care is Important…<\/b><\/h2>\n
You Should Clean Diamonds Regularly, But Handle Sparingly and Touch Gently.<\/b><\/h3>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #1:<\/span> <\/b>Clog the Sink.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #2:<\/b><\/span> Use a Baby Toothbrush, Dish Soap, Warm Water & a Lint-Free Cloth.<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #3:<\/b><\/span> Try Our Professional Diamond Cleaning Kit.<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #4:<\/span> Avoid Harmful Solutions.<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #5:<\/b><\/span> Store Your Diamonds Separately.<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n
Diamond Cleaning Tip #6:<\/span> Use ultrasonic cleaners cautiously.<\/em><\/b><\/h4>\n
Engagement Ring Preventative Maintenance is Just as Important as Cleaning!<\/b><\/h3>\n
Don’t Neglect Cleaning Your Engagement Ring…<\/b><\/h2>\n