Aboutweddings.com wedding rings article: caring for you rings

Although diamonds are the hardest natural substance know to man (2000 times harder than rubies or sapphires, and 3000 times harder than emeralds), you should not wear them when performing rough work. They can still be chipped by a hard blow. Also avoid direct contact with chlorine bleach or chlorinated pool water, which could pit and discolor the mounting. And on the rare occasion when you do not wear your diamonds, store them alone in a fabric-lined jewelry case, or in a jewelry box with separate compartments. This precaution keeps you diamond ring from scratching other jewelry, including other diamonds.

Diamonds, like other gemstones, get smudged and dirty from natural oils, lotions, perfumes and hair spray. To keep your jewels clean, regularly soak them for about 30 minutes in a commercial jewelry cleaner, or in a homemade solution comprised of equal parts cold water and ammonia, or a mixture of warm water and mild detergent. Brush the stones gently with an eyebrow brush, then rinse thoroughly under warm water and pat dry with a lint-free-cloth.

Just to be safe, have your rings checked annually by your jeweler for loose prongs or settings. These small precautions, along with the gentle care you give your rings will be repaid by years of enjoyment and pride in this precious symbol of your love.

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