Getting engaged is such a wonderful time in your life. Between the celebrations, enormous love, and planning for your big day, you'll want to take care of the beautiful new and sparkling ring on your finger. 

Especially if you're not used to wearing jewelry all the time, you may not know how to keep your ring in its best condition. Here are some tips on how to care for your engagement ring:

Maintain Cleanliness

Keeping your rings clean will help maintain it's brilliance and quality. Thankfully, it's pretty easy to clean your ring. You can either purchase ring cleaner or put your ring in a mug with warm water with a small amount of dish soap or a mild detergent. 

If you'd like to have your rings professionally cleaned once in a while to really make them sparkle, your nearest jewelry store can help. 

Regularly Inspect It

Once you get used to wearing a ring, you may forget it's even there. It would be best if you inspected it often to ensure that everything is where it should be. 

It's recommended that you have it professionally inspected annually to check the prongs. Gems are sturdy, but they're not invincible, so checking for damage is essential. We recommend our Arcadia jewelry repair services can help with your inspection. 

Know When You Should Take Your Ring Off

There are times when you should take your ring off and when you should keep it on. Compulsively taking it off when you want to wash your hands or need to get them wet is not ideal because you will likely lose it at some point by leaving it somewhere it shouldn't be.

However, if you're in the gym or going to the beach, you may want to consider leaving it in a safe place, keeping it on during rigorous exercise or while swimming will only increase the chances of the ring incurring damage. 

Purchase Insurance

If your partner made a significant investment in your engagement ring, you should consider getting insurance for it. The jewelry store will determine the ring's value, so it's recommended that it's already in place when you purchase the ring and leave the store. 

Get Any Issues Repaired Immediately

If you notice something is not right with your ring, it's essential to have it fixed as soon as you notice before it becomes a much bigger problem. For example, if your setting is damaged, you risk losing your stone. Our Arcadia jewelry repair shop will be able to help get your ring back to its former glory and keep your gem safe. 

We know you have plenty of options when it comes to jewelry stores in Arcadia, but Dorano Jewelry is a professional company that you can count on for an incredible experience. As a family-owned and operated business that's been in business for many years, we know what it takes to keep our clients happy. If you're looking for jewelry in Arcadia, give us a call at (626) 445-0005 or stop by today.