As any engaged or married couple knows, your engagement ring and wedding bands are special and valuable items, both in sentiment and price. So, of course, you’ll want to do all that you can to protect and care for your rings. These five tips will keep your precious jewelry safe and secure for generations.
1. Insurance
As I quickly learned when my best friend’s engagement ring got lost after being sent for re-sizing, nothing can replace the sentimental value of your wedding and engagement rings. Luckily for my friend and her fiance, the ring was eventually tracked down and returned, but the lesson was learned: anything could happen to this beautiful, costly item.
One thing that a lot of people neglect to do is insure their engagement and wedding rings. If your ring ever gets lost, stolen, or damaged, having it properly appraised and insured for its full replacement value can help, at least financially. However, some insurance companies are better than others, of course, so make sure you do your homework! Some insurance companies will even offer a replacement ring of the same kind and quality, which is the perfect option for anyone who has a designer ring. 2. Clean and Inspect
Engagement and wedding rings see a lot of wear and tear, since they’re typically worn day in and day out. Since you invested in this piece of jewelry, you should make sure it’s kept clean. In fact, you should have your rings cleaned and inspected at least twice a year by a profe...