What Not to Do!
Whether you’re into horseback riding, mountain climbing or swimming, these activities can wreak havoc on your engagement ring.
If you’re really active, you could increase the risk of banging your ring up against something that may cause the prongs to loosen up, scratch the metal or worse. To prevent this from happening, leave your ring at home when partaking in these activities. Another option: Get a necklace in the same metal as your ring and hang the ring around your neck while working with your hands (think pottery or gardening).
How to Care for It
Harmful chemical substances, like hairspray or cleaning supplies, can damage the metal and decrease the ring’s brilliance.
Avoid these at all costs and take off your ring if you’re using them. To keep your ring shiny, have it professionally cleaned and checked for damage by a jeweler at least once a year. You can also maintain the luster by cleaning it at home with a jewelry cleaner—just make sure you read the directions carefully. Some jewelry cleaners can damage delicate stones like emeralds, turquoise, opals and amethysts.
-- Tia Albright
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