Caring for Your Jewelry

You just got engaged.  You now have that beautiful, gorgeous, sparkling diamond on your finger, but how do you keep it looking that way?

Here are some short, sweet and to the point tips on caring for that bling.

• Take your ring to your trusted jeweler to have it professionally cleaned and inspected, at least once a year.  They will inspect it for loose fittings, worn prongs, etc.  You can also ask them how you clean it yourself at home during the course of the year.
• It’s a good idea to clean your ring regularly to avoid buildup of dirt, which could dull the “sparkle.”
• Periodically, check your ring for loose fittings or other possible problems that could lead to a lost diamond.  If you even think something feels or looks wrong, take it off and bring it to your jeweler immediately to have it inspected.  You don’t want to take any chances of losing it.
• When you are not wearing your jewelry, keep it in a soft bag or compartment in your jewelry box and keep all pieces separate so they do not become scratched.
• This is a no-brainer, but worth mentioning.  Try to evade heavy hits or whacks to your diamond.  Diamonds are one of the hardest gems; however, they could chip if hit at the right angle. 

Keep that sparkle!

photo courtesy:  Mervis Diamonds