July 7, 2009
Caring for your Engagement Ring
Martha Stewart Weddings today posted an online article about keeping your precious jewelry safe and secure — and we agree with most of what was said. For that reason, we’re posting a link to the article and suggest you take a moment to read it. http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/article/caring-for-engagement-ring?xsc=eml_dwd_2009_07_07
If you’d rather just have a simple run-down, here’s what we recommend: 
- Have your engagement ring (or any valuable jewelry, really) appraised by and independent appraiser or obtain a thorough receipt from the store you purchase it fro.m
- Insure your engagement ring — this is when the appraisal and/or receipt will come in handy.
- Clean it often. Use a soft toothbrush to gently scrub your jewelry using a mild solution of ammonia and water. Just a hint of ammonia (or dish soap) will do, and be sure that your stones are tight before just scrubbing away.
- Have it checked by a jeweler a couple times a year to ensure that prongs are in good shape and that stones are tight. An added bonus is that the jeweler will clean it, too.
- Be gentle on your jewelry. Take it off if you’re going to be in the pool (chlorine weakens gold) or if you’re gardening, rock climbing, moving furniture, painting, etc.
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