Looking After Your Engagement Ring

As we all know,  engagement rings are big investment and should be treasured for life. However, this is difficult to do if you don't know the correct procedures that keep your ring sparkling and like new! This is why we have devised this blog ~ to make this maintenance as easy as possible for you.

Cleaning Your Ring

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Although rings need to be polished/plated by a goldsmith (approximately) annually, there are ways for you to keep up the shine yourself in the meantime. You soak the ring in warm water and mild washing up liquid and clean around the diamond using a soft bristle toothbrush. You then rinse the ring under warm running water, making sure the sink stopper is in to avoid a disaster!

When to Remove Your Ring

There are instances where it is necessary to not wear your ring to avoid damage. For example, if you are swimming, exercising or cleaning the house with chemical-based products, you should remove your ring to prevent any damage. There are many times when it is beneficial for the engagement ring to be removed to avoid damaging it. Some people remove the ring when they sleep as the ring can get caught in the sheets but the risk associated with this is not as great. It is also advised to remove the ring when applying make-up as moisturiser, primer and foundation can all get caught under the diamond, within the setting, dulling the shine.

Engagement Ring Insurance

It is very important to insure your engagement ring in case of a worse case scenario.The simplest way to insure your ring is by talking to your bank and adding the ring to your home and contents insurance but you can also insure it independently with an independent jewellery insurance company. As diamond prices are constantly changing it is essential to get your ring reappraised every 5 years to ensure the cost would still be covered.

For more information, please find us at: Commins & Co Jewellers