We love showing off our engagement rings and love finding an excuse to sparkle it around. I bet you are staring at it as we speak. But I need you to put down your hand carefully and calmly because I am about to save your engagement rings life. Have you thought about keeping it safe? There are five things couples forget when getting engaged and today we are going to discuss it.
#1 – Make Sure it Actually Fits
Sometimes your mate knows the right size and sometimes he misses the ball. It’s fine it’s is usually a guess. However, remember you do not have to live with that size forever. You need to get the ring adjusted to your correct size. Why? Because one or two things can happen if you don’t. One is that it’s too lose and then it falls off and it’s lost. Bye bye money. Two it’s too tight and you lose circulation in your finger. Both can be avoided with this simple adjustment.
#2 – Lock it Up
I don’t mean actually lock up your engagement ring, however, I do mean secure it. Lots of couples believe that insuring you rings are only for the rich (I am not judging because I did too) however if you can afford it you should do it! Reason being that anything can happen at any time. It can happen now or tomorrow or in a month. I can’t tell you when it happens but it happens. Why is it important to insure your engagement ring? Because of the benefits, you gain. It keeps your protect for moments when you need to recreate your ring, lost piece or repair a damaged of your ring.
#3 – Keep it Clean
Right now you can’t even imagine yourself not keeping this beautiful ring clean or dare to have it dirty. It is going to be shiny and sparkling forever right? Wrong. Sorry but I want you to be realistic. Rings get dirty and simply every washing of your hands is not enough. You need to take the ring off and give is a nice wash. Engagement ring experts from Blue Nile suggests that you should wash your ring with warm water and soap. Also to get profession cleanings as well.
#4 – Know your Ring Limits
I thought diamonds are incapable of getting damage. It is impossible however, that is not true. Diamond rings can get damaged with a fracture, bruise or even a chip. Your body can change in an instant depending on your activities and your ring can get in the way. Think about only taking off your ring at home and not restaurants, long days at the beach and rigorous exercises such as golf or tennis. Reason being that, when your body’s temperature changes your finger size can shrink.
#5 – Ring Dishes
Consider having ring dishes around your home. When you don’t have one, your ring can be easily misplaced when you take it off. The top three areas to have ring dishes are your bedroom, by the kitchen sink and on your bathroom vanity. These are not only the most common areas most people tend to put down their ring but they are also where you most commonly wash your hands in your home. By providing ring dishes in these areas you are now aware of where your ring is located when you can’t find it.
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Final Thoughts
There you have it five common engagement ring mistake to avoid. These are important things you should think about doing to save your engagement ring’s life and protect the most valuable item in your life. Now you have everything you need to look like a pro when you talk to your friends and family. Plus, you got something else you can show off. Okay, you can go back to staring at your ring now!
Related: Choosing The Ideal Ring For Your Finger
