Storing your engagement ring properly is essential to protect your investment and ensure that your ring continues to shine. While regular maintenance and cleaning are essential, storage is something that can be overlooked. Knowing how to protect your ring against physical damage, wear, and tear or loss is key. In this guide, we’ll share some tips on how to store your engagement ring safely, protect your investment, and keep your ring looking as beautiful as the day you first put it on your finger.
Storing Your Engagement Ring Properly
Whether keeping your ring at home or finding ways to protect the ring when you’re on the go, here’s how to keep your engagement ring safe.
At home
When you’re not wearing it, the safest place for your ring is in a fabric-lined jewellery box. These boxes are designed to protect delicate jewellery from scratches and dust. For added protection, you could also consider using a ring holder or a dedicated slot in the box that fits your ring. This will prevent the ring from being loose in the box. It’s important to keep your jewellery box somewhere that is away from windows to protect the ring from prolonged exposure to sunlight. Over time, sunlight can result in the loss of diamond brilliance. Keeping the box in the same place at all times will prevent you from losing it, so choose a safe spot that is away from clutter or other objects that could result in the box getting lost.
When travelling
Travelling comes with unique challenges for keeping your ring safe. If you need to take your ring off for any reason, you’ll want somewhere to keep it safe. The best option is a compact, jewellery case made specifically for storing jewellery. These cases have individual compartments for different pieces, which will prevent your ring from getting scratched or lost in your luggage. Always keep this case in your carry-on bag rather than in checked luggage to minimise the risk of loss or theft.
During workouts
If you’re at the gym, doing any workouts that involve weights, going for a cycle, or doing any other workouts that could damage your ring, it’s better to take it off before you start your workout. Leaving your ring on can result in wear and tear. It can also increase the risk of your ring catching on things or falling off. Before you start your workout, remove your ring and put it in a small jewellery box or a pouch that can fit into a safe compartment of your gym bag. You could also wear your ring on a necklace with a strong pendant. Ideally, it’s best to leave your ring at home if possible for total peace of mind.
During cleaning & gardening
Whether you’re doing household chores such as cleaning or getting some gardening done, taking your ring off before you start is key. Household chemicals contain chemicals that can damage stones and metal. If you’re bringing out the vacuum or other household tools, the last thing you want to risk is a lost ring. The same applies to gardening. Doing any digging or garden work poses a risk of losing or damaging your ring. Rather remove your ring and put it in your jewellery box before you get started.
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