{"id":409000398,"date":"2018-03-20T11:21:46","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409000398"},"modified":"2020-03-26T07:08:08","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T12:08:08","slug":"vintage-diamond-ring-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/vintage-diamond-ring-care\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Care for Vintage Diamond Engagement Rings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Should_You_Care_For_A_Vintage_Diamond_Engagement_Ring\"><\/span><b>How Should You Care For A Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911f325edbb\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911f325edbb\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/vintage-diamond-ring-care\/#How_Should_You_Care_For_A_Vintage_Diamond_Engagement_Ring\" title=\"How Should You Care For A Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring?\">How Should You Care For A Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/vintage-diamond-ring-care\/#Proper_Storage\" title=\"Proper Storage\">Proper Storage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/vintage-diamond-ring-care\/#Vintage_Jewelry_Is_Fragile\" title=\"Vintage Jewelry Is Fragile\">Vintage Jewelry Is Fragile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/self-improvement\/vintage-diamond-ring-care\/#Cleaning\" title=\"Cleaning\">Cleaning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond engagement rings are always beautiful, a symbol of a romantic commitment. So many options are available for those that want to get engaged and it is interesting to notice that many now want to buy vintage or antique <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspiredbride.net\/5-beautiful-engagement-rings-james-allen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">engagement rings<\/a> instead of the modern options available in most jewelry stores. That happens because of various different reasons. No matter what yours is, a really important thing at the end of the day is being sure that you are going to take care of the ring in a proper way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vintage diamond engagement rings tend to be more fragile. They require more care and dedication, just as you would go through an <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kickaddiction.com\/addiction-treatment-seattle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">addiction recovery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan. Commitment and special care will be vital to maintain the beauty of the ring. If you want to properly care for the rings, here is what you have to know. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Storage\"><\/span><b>Proper Storage<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The very first thing that you have to do for vintage jewelry is to be sure that storage is done properly. You want to protect the ring from the elements. A particular focus has to be put on destructive elements like fluctuating temperatures, light and moisture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason why the elements have to be avoided is that vintage diamond engagement rings can be deteriorated. You always want to reduce the possibility that this would happen. The best thing that you can do is to put the jewelry in a box that is breathable and padded. Temperature has to always be stable, without fluctuations ranging from extreme cold to extreme heat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chosen storage box or area also needs to be properly ventilated. That would stop the negative effects of moisture. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Jewelry_Is_Fragile\"><\/span><b>Vintage Jewelry Is Fragile<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because vintage diamond engagement rings are fragile, they can easily end up worn out. Damage that appears will be much more apparent. This includes scratching as the most common problem. Do be sure that you are extra careful <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brides.com\/blogs\/aisle-say\/2015\/02\/when-to-take-off-engagement-ring.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">whenever you wear the diamond ring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, in the box, it should never rub against the other pieces that are there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you wear the vintage diamond engagement ring, acids and oils can actually cause deterioration in the fixings and metals included. Because of this, be sure to clean the ring gently and regularly. Before the ring is put back into the storage box, do clean it to remove any present moisture or oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleaning\"><\/span><b>Cleaning<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing that you should remember is the importance of cleaning. You want to choose the right cleaning substances based on the diamond gemstone and the metals that are included in the ring. Diamonds are tough and really durable but this does not mean that you cannot damage them. The best option is regularly a solution that is based on ammonia. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various metals have different techniques that have to be used. You can easily look online for a guide that is suitable for the metal included in your vintage diamond engagement ring. Alternatively, go to a vintage jewelry store so that you can be told exactly what cleaning products have to be utilized.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Should You Care For A Vintage Diamond Engagement Ring? Diamond engagement rings are always beautiful, a symbol of a romantic commitment. 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