A diamond ring can often make for a significant investment. To get the most from a diamond ring, you’ll want to treat it to periodic maintenance. While diamonds are naturally very hardy things, it’s still worth taking care of them.
Cleaning Diamond Rings
Like all jewellery, a diamond ring will be in close contact with human skin throughout much of the day. Since hands are regularly used for interacting with other surfaces, like door handles, steering wheels, and seats on public transport, the potential for grime to accumulate becomes significant.
You can get a jeweller to clean your ring, or you can do it yourself. Immerse the ring in lukewarm distilled water and washing-up liquid. Leave it to soak for ten minutes and then brush away any residue with a soft brush.
You can then rinse the ring under running water. Never, never, never do this when the plug is not in the drain. If your ring does go down the drain, turn the water off immediately, disassemble the pipe and fish it out of the trap.
Once it’s clean, you can rub it dry with a lint-free cloth. This way, you’ll avoid water stains.
This cleaning session can be performed once every few months. You might supplement it with twice-yearly trips to the jeweller to ensure that the ring hasn’t suffered any structural damage.
Storing Diamond Rings
Where do you keep the ring when it’s not being worn? A good storage container will keep the metal protected against nicks and scratched, by holding the ring upright. It should be surrounded by a soft, plush material, like velvet or silk.
You might also store the ring in a secure place, like a safe that’s built into the fabric of your home. This way, you’ll be at reduced risk of burglary.
Protecting Diamond Rings
Harsh chemicals like chlorine might degrade the metal in your ring, which might cause the stone to come loose at the worst possible time. Avoid cleaning your ring using chlorine or any other caustic chemical. Don’t wear your ring to the swimming pool. If possible, leave it at home.
In fact, any physical activity will tend to expose your ring to excessive shocks. For finer, more delicate rings, the danger is greater, as the stones in these rings are at greater risk of being forced from their sockets.
Bear in mind that regularly taking your ring on and off will create an opportunity for it to go missing. Make sure that you have a routine for doing this, and that you’re always putting it in the same place for storage.
Common mistakes to avoid
We’ve already considered the importance of regular maintenance, and the danger of harsh chemicals. But we should also make mention of insurance, and the role that it plays in protecting your diamond ring. It might be that your home contents insurance covers the risk – but for certain kinds of expensive rings, seeking out more specialised insurance products might be worthwhile.
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