subject: How To Care For Your Engagement Ring [print this page] Caring and regularly maintaining your engagement ring is of the utmost importance as engagement rings are subject to a whole lot of wear and tear over time, which can lessen their appeal and their appearance. Here are a few easy steps you can take to ensure that your ring retains its original allure over time:
Periodically clean your engagement ring. This can be done by soaking your ring for a few minutes in a warm soapy watery solution and then gently drying it with a 100% soft cotton cloth. You can also try using a soft bristled brush to reach in between the rings setting, to clean the more hard-to-reach spots. Avoid using a toothpick or any other sharp implements. They will only cause you to scratch, nick and damage your precious ring. If your ring is made of high karat gold then you should be sure to take extra care when drying it off, since high karat gold is extremely malleable and can dent easily when not handled with care.
After carefully cleaning your ring, make sure that youve properly stored it away. Store it in a soft cotton pouch or in a box separate from other pieces of jewelry you may own, so as to avoid the pieces rubbing together, causing damage to one another. Properly storing your engagement ring is very important, as an increased exposure to humidity or to the elements can cause damage to the rings metallic band, causing the precious metal to oxidize, tarnish and rust.
Take your engagement ring in to the jewelers for periodical cleaning and maintenance. The jeweler will not only professionally clean your ring, restoring its luster and allure, hell also check for damaged settings, loose stones and any damage which the band may have sustained. Taking your engagement rings to the jewelers once every six to ten months will help you maintain the original beauty and appearance of your engagement ring.
