The oohs and ahhs are loud and clear when you first show off your diamond engagement ring and your wedding ring. Yet, over time, your beautiful jewelry can become worn out and less shiny and glamorous in appearance. In order to keep your jewelry looking its best, however, there are several steps you can take.

The simplest step you can take is to clean your rings on a regular basis. Dirt and grease can easily and quickly build up on a piece of jewelry, but regularly cleaning your jewelry will help keep the jewelry cleaner. Some jewelers will clean rings at no charge or will perform the service at a very low fee, particularly if you go back to the jewelry store where the rings were purchased. You don’t have to take the ring to the jeweler every time you want to get it cleaned, however, as there are jewelry cleaning chemicals on the market that allow you to quickly and easily complete a simply cleaning at home.

Still, taking your rings to the jeweler on occasion is important. When you take your rings to the jeweler, he or she will be able to clean your ring while also checking the setting of your diamond. By checking your diamond’s setting, you can make certain your stone does not fall out. With the help of a jeweler, bent prongs can be straightened and your diamond can be secured. At the same time, your jeweler can clean your ring and buff out any scratches, divots or dings that may have developed in the ring’s band.

By regularly cleaning your ring at home and by making a couple trips per year to your jeweler, you can make sure your ring looks beautiful at all times - and that your diamond remains where it belongs!