• Rings are an integral part of any relationship.
• They are the things that supposedly keep relationships also shining and sparkling.
• But rings, be they engagement or wedding rings, also need care.
• One can take these expensive gifts to the jewelry shops for that periodic shine and cleaning.

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But with the coronavirus pandemic, this was difficult. Therefore, why not do it at home? Here are the tips for cleaning these pricey items in the comfort of your home!

Engagement and wedding rings and the daily wear

Engagement and wedding rings are with us always. One wears them regularly and this could cause the diamond or gemstone in it to lose its luster and appear cloudy.

Ryan Elbaz, owner of Majesty Diamonds states:

“The reality is, if you wear your rings every day, you absolutely need to clean them,”

Stephanie Maslow-Blackman who owns Metalicious says:

“[Cleaning] also gives you a way to inspect your ring on a regular basis,” 

One can look for any loose settings or chips on the precious stone. And timely repair could save you a lot in terms of money and worry.

Additionally, care should be taken to remove the rings when using hand sanitizer these days especially if they have some fragile stones on them.

Cleaning frequency of the rings

The recommended frequency of cleaning of these costly rings is two weeks. But if you are into a lot of strenuous household work, it should be more frequent than this.

Ryan states:

“The more of this you do, the more often you should clean your ring,”

For the cleaning agent, do not use harsh chemicals (bleach, chlorine, or acetone) and commercial silver and gold cleaners.

Just the simple soap and water would suffice. One can soak it in warm soapy water for 15 minutes.

Stephanie states:

“This will loosen any dirt, lotion, or dried soap that has settled into any crevices or behind your gemstone,”

After removal from the soapy water, just rinse with plain warm water. Put the stop to the sink drain to prevent losing your ring down the drain.

Also, read The wonderful story behind the two Cartier engagement rings of Princess Grace of Monaco!

More about the cleaning of rings

A five-minute soak in witch hazel or white vinegar also does wonders. If there is some residue on it that cannot be removed, use a soft-bristle brush to get rid of it. The next step is drying.

Stephanie adds:

“Dry your ring with a soft cotton cloth—no paper towels, because they will scratch your metal—and let it air-dry for about 15 to 30 minutes before putting it back on.”

Besides, the above, Slisha Kankariya, co-founder of With Clarity states that once a year the ring should be taken to a jeweler for that super ultrasonic cleaning:

“This will ensure that it gets a deep cleaning to keep it looking forever new,”

Most jewelers offer it as a free service or charge a minimum for it. This little TLC on the expensive rings at home is easy and useful in the long run.