Wondering why your engagement ring keeps catching on everything? There are several reasons that this might be happening, from the design or setting of your ring to loose stones. Aside from being annoying, having a ring catch on fabric and anything else your ring makes contact with, can be a big problem in other ways. If your ring is catching on things, there is a good chance that it may eventually get caught. Threads may get stuck in the prongs. Stones may be loosened when you try and get the ring unstuck. You may end up with missing stones or other damage.
In this article, we share some of the biggest reasons that your engagement ring keeps catching on things and show you how to prevent this from happening again.
Top Reasons Your Engagement Ring Keeps Catching
Some of the most common reasons for engagement rings to catch on fabric and other things include:
Ring design
It was love at first when you saw your ring. That design caught your eye immediately… but now it’s catching more than your eye. There are many, many beautiful designs out there. While many are practical for everyday wear, others may not be as practical. When choosing a ring, you’ll need to think beyond the look and consider whether it will be something you can wear every day. If the ring has a complex design with any parts that stick out or have sharp edges, you can expect your ring to catch on things.
Stone settings
The stone setting is another thing to consider. Classic prong settings work well in most designs. In more complex designs that feature multiple stones, you may want to go with a bezel setting. These set the stones into the band without sticking out. For cluster rings and other styles, you want each stone to be set firmly in place. Once again, this is why you should always step back and think about the practicality of the ring as well as the look.
Ring size
Rings that are not sized properly can also end up catching on fabric and other things. If your ring is too large, it may move around on your finger more easily. Even a simple setting may then get caught on fibres and threads. Make sure that you get your ring sized by a professional jeweller. If at any point your ring starts to feel too big, take it in to be resized.
Loose stones
Finally, another common reason for rings catching on fabrics is loose stones. If your ring is older or you have settings that are not practical for daily wear, stones may start to come loose over time. If you notice that any stone in your ring is loose, take it to your jeweller as soon as possible. Take your ring off in the meantime. You don’t want to risk losing any stones by continuing to wear your ring when stones are not secure in their settings. You may also want to consider having the ring redesigned to a more secure setting that will not result in loose stones.
Cape Diamonds offers a bespoke design service to help you not only find your dream ring but also make alterations to existing rings. Contact us to learn more about our custom engagement ring solutions.