Tips for Taking Care of Your Wedding Ring

Is there any piece of jewelry as meaningful as your wedding ring? Whether you’re wearing a family heirloom or plan to keep your new ring to pass down for generations, you’ll want to take a bit of care to ensure that it doesn’t lose its sparkle. Here are a few tips to keep your prized possession in tip top shape.  1. Take it off sometimes.  Women have been wearing wedding and engagement rings for thousands of years, as you can see in this neat little infographic from Vashi. Many different strategies have been used to keep rings clean and safe while still coping with family life. For example, Roman women had a gold ring that they used for the ceremony and then a separate day-to-day iron ring that could be worn while doing housework. But a good strategy for us modern ladies is to simply take it off! Remove your ring when you’re using harsh cleaning products, doing the dishes, playing sports, or gardening, so that you can avoid tarnishing the metal or knocking the setting loose.  2. Avoid contact with beauty products.  Similarly, you’ll want to remove your ring before you use lotion or other beauty products on your hands. These may be gentle on your skin, but they can wreak havoc on gemstones and diamonds.  3. Invest in a jewelry box.  Have you ever absent-mindedly put your ring down to do something, only to freak out when you can’t find it later? It’s common for busy mums, so buy a jewelry box for safekeeping! Otherwise, a stray ring may be hidden somewhere by a well-meaning toddler, and you’ve got enough on your mind already. One thing to note is that diamonds can scratch other jewellery, so if you have a big rock you might want to put your ring in its own soft fabric pouch.  4. Keep up with maintenance.  A beautiful piece of jewelry is an investment just like a car or home, so it’s worth taking care of. Take it in to the jewelry shop from time to time in order to have the ring cleaned, polished, and reset if necessary. Many high street jewellers will do this free of charge, or you can clean your own with a small amount of gentle washing up liquid. 
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