{"id":566,"date":"2016-01-29T15:07:30","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T15:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/?p=566"},"modified":"2016-01-17T15:10:40","modified_gmt":"2016-01-17T15:10:40","slug":"looking-after-your-engagement-ring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/looking-after-your-engagement-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"looking after your engagement ring"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Your engagement ring is meant to last a lifetime but like all good things, it needs a little maintenance to keep it looking super sparkly at all times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like a good marriage, engagement rings are made of strong stuff. Diamonds and precious metals are difficult to ruin, but to keep them in tip top condition, they require regular care. It\u2019s important to keep your diamond engagement ring clean. Not only from an aesthetic or hygienic perspective, but because diamond jewellery is an investment and needs protecting to hold its value. So how do you make sure your sparkler stays stunning for years to come?<\/span><\/p>\n

Handle with care<\/span><\/p>\n

Not many people know that you should always pick up engagement rings by their band and never by the diamond.\u00a0When you touch your ring, natural oils from your hands can build up around the stone\u2019s setting, which is trickier to clean. It can also loosen the setting \u2013 picking up your ring by the band will keep it secure for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n

Savvy storage<\/span><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s pretty difficult to chip a diamond, it\u2019s not impossible, particularly if it is knocked against other diamond jewellery and all precious gemstones should be stored safely when not in use. Depending on the value of the ring, you might want to consider a safe. In any case, it\u2019s best to keep it clear of other jewellery and in a soft container or pouch to avoid your ring, and other items, from being scratched or damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day-to-day use<\/span><\/p>\n

Using your hands all day can result in a build-up of dirt and small-particle debris on your ring and especially around the setting. Remove your ring before you shower, apply makeup or creams or prepare food to keep it gleaming for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid chemicals<\/span><\/p>\n

While dirt can be cleaned, some everyday household chemicals can do real damage to your ring. Cleaning products, hairspray, furniture products, bleach and hair dye are among the most common culprits for engagement ring damage. Remove your ring, wear gloves and make sure you wash your hands thoroughly before putting your jewellery back on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hit the vodka!<\/span><\/p>\n

A shot of vodka can make everything better \u2013 for your ring, that is! Soak a dirty ring in a glass of vodka, rinse it under a warm tap and rub it dry with a lint-free cloth to give it back its special shine. If you\u2019re not a fan of hard spirits, soak the ring in a solution, four parts warm water and one-part household ammonia for no more than ten minutes.\u00a0Brush the ring very gently with a child\u2019s toothbrush, dip it back into the mixture, rinse in cool or lukewarm water and leave it to drain on a lint-free cloth or towel.\u00a0 Avoid using paper as tissues can leave fibres and dust on the ring.\u00a0If you have sensitive skin, a mild liquid detergent can also yield great results, just leave your ring to soak for half an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n

Expert check up<\/span><\/p>\n

Diamond settings may loosen over time resulting in loss of your stone.\u00a0Take your diamond ring to an expert for regular wear-and-tear check-ups (and a quick clean while you\u2019re there).
\nIf you follow these tips, your diamond engagement ring should look incredible for years to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your engagement ring is meant to last a lifetime but like all good things, it needs a little maintenance to keep it looking super sparkly at all times.\u00a0 Like a good marriage, engagement rings are made of strong stuff. Diamonds … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[342,263],"tags":[297,268,315],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=566"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":568,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566\/revisions\/568"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/weddingbranch.co.uk\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}