Ring Guidance Diamond Guidance Jewellery Guide

Ring Care Guide

Proper ring care is essential to maintain its beauty and durability. Industry studies show that 60% of the ring damage results from daily wear, such as knocks, chemicals, and improper handling. Although diamonds rate 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, they can still chip on impact, while precious metals may scratch over time. Regular professional checks once every 6-12 months can reduce the risk of loose stones by up to 50%, helping your ring stay secure.

Daily wear protection

Avoid Chemicals: Remove your ring before gardening or using household cleansers, especially those containing bleach and ammonia. Harsh chemicals in cleaning products can discolor the metal of your ring.
Last On, First Off: Apply all cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, hairspray, and sunscreen before putting on your ring. Residue from these products
quickly builds up on metal and under stones, dulling their sparkle.Skip the Water: Remove your ring before swimming and showering. Chlorine can slowly erode gold alloys and damage the prongs.

Professional maintenance

Inspection Focus: Our master jewellers will inspect the integrity of the settings, check for loose stones, tighten prongs, and give your ring a deep, professional steam clean to restore its original lustre. Clients can conveniently bring their damaged jewellery directly to our showroom.
Re-Plating: White gold rings are typically plated with rhodium to enhance whiteness. Over time, daily wear can cause this protective layer to fade, revealing a slightly warmer tone beneath. Replating renews the metal’s bright, mirror like shine, bringing back its fresh, mirror-like appearance.

Proper Storage

Avoid Contact with Other Jewellery: When you are not wearing the ring, proper storage is crucial. Store each ring separately to prevent scratches caused by contact with other jewellery. Keep your rings in a soft-lined jewellery box or individual fabric pouches to protect them from dust, humidity, and accidental impact.
Choose a Secure and Stable Storage Location: Always place your jewellery box in a safe, stable area away from direct sunlight, heat or moisture.

Physical activities

Remove Your Ring Before Exercise: Engaging in physical activities such as workouts, sports, or heavy lifting can expose your ring to unnecessary stress. To prevent accidental damage, it is best to remove your ring before participating in any strenuous activity.
Store Your Ring Safely During Manual Tasks: Activities like moving furniture or household repairs can subject your ring to dirt and abrasions. Dust and debris can also become trapped around stones, making cleaning difficult and increasing wear & tear.

Metal-specific care awareness

Polishing: Platinum develops a natural patina over time, which can be professionally polished to restore its original finish.
Plating: White gold may require periodic rhodium replating every 12-24 months to maintain its bright, reflective appearance.
Nature: Yellow and rose gold are softer due to higher gold content, making them approximately 25-30% more prone to surface scratches compared to harder platinum alloys.

Seasonal considerations

Finger size: Can fluctuate with temperature changes, humidity, and natural swelling or shrinkage of the hands, making seasonal fit checks important
Climatic changes: Travel, especially to humid or cold climates, may require extra care to prevent damage or loss.
Outdoor Activities: According of jewellery insurance data, around 20-25% of ring loss claims occur during summer months, when heat related finger- shrinkage and increased outdoor activities make rings more likely to slip off.

Gemstone sensitivity

Hardness: Diamonds rank 10 on the Mohs hardness scale, making them highly scratch-resistant, but they can still chip if struck at sharp angles.
Inclusions: Emeralds rank 7.5-8 on the Mohs scale, and their natural inclusions increase the likelihood of chipping compared to harder gemstones.
Durability: Sapphires and rubies score 9 on the Mohs scale, which makes them durable enough for daily wear with minimal risk of surface damage.

Transform Your Existing Jewellery Into Something New

Do you have old jewellery sitting unworn in a drawer? At Robert Cliff Master Jewellers, we specialise in jewellery remodelling and custom jewellery redesign using your existing diamonds, gemstones and gold.

Whether you have an inherited ring, a broken piece of jewellery, an outdated design or sentimental diamonds you would love to wear again, our master jewellers can transform them into a beautiful new custom-made piece designed specifically for you.

Visit our showroom for a complimentary design consultation and discover how your existing jewellery can be reimagined into a stunning engagement ring, wedding ring, pendant, earrings or bespoke heirloom piece.

USE YOUR EXISTING DIAMONDS & GOLD

Bring in your old jewellery, inherited pieces, loose diamonds or unwanted gold and let our expert designers show you what's possible. We can remodel, redesign and handcraft a completely new piece while preserving the sentimental value of your original jewellery.