An engagement ring represents love and commitment. It lets others know you are proud to spend the rest of your years with the love of your life. It makes the feelings of devotion, which are hard to express in words, tangible. Thus, an engagement ring is the most precious gift you will ever receive.

Such a valuable piece of jewelry needs proper care. You want to ensure your ring stays sparkly forever, just like your love. 

How To Clean Your Engagement Ring and How Often

Regular cleanings are essential because dirt and pollution (oil, dust, etc.) in the environment lessen your diamond’s sparkle. If you have a professional jeweler clean it, twice a year is adequate; four times if you clean it yourself. 

How to clean it yourself:

  • NEVER use acetones, bleaches, baking soda or powdered cleaners for cleaning. Instead, use vodka. 
  • Soak the engagement ring in a glass of vodka for half an hour, then rinse it with warm water. NEVER use a metal tool to remove dirt.
  • Dry it with a lint-free cloth. NEVER use paper towels because they can cause scratches.

Do not clean your engagement ring daily as it can loosen the stones. Every four months at home is enough (or every six months by a professional).

What You SHOULD Do with Your Engagement Ring

While you may not want to separate from your token of affection, the number one SHOULD is to remove the ring when:

  • Swimming 
  • Doing heavy labor
  • Exercising
  • Handling heavy metals or harsh chemicals
  • Cleaning
  • Gardening
  • Showering
  • Primping
  • Cooking
  • Traveling 
  • Sleeping

You SHOULD purchase insurance to protect your financial investment in case of loss, damage or theft. Also, you SHOULD get your engagement ring appraised every five years because the cost of precious metals and diamonds goes up. So, if you lose the ring and it was appraised a decade ago, the insured value would be less than the current replacement cost.

What You SHOULD NOT Do with Your Engagement Ring

You SHOULD NOT take it off in public. You may forget you took it off, or a thief can quickly snatch it.  

You SHOULD NOT resize your ring often. Resizing often can cause fragility, making your ring brittle and weak.

You SHOULD NOT touch the stone. The oil in your skin dulls diamonds. When removing the ring, do so by holding the sides of the metal band.

You SHOULD NOT store the ring with other jewelry. The ring can scratch other jewelry and vice versa. 

Why Have Bergstrom Studio Design Your Ring 

Bergstrom Studio is an intimate boutique jewelry studio that promises to provide you with only the finest jewelry. Together, we will create the perfect one-of-a-kind ring. We can also help you care for your engagement ring forever. Contact us today and be happy with your ring for a lifetime.