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6 Timeless Ring Care Practices for Daily Life
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Congratulations, Wayfarer, on acquiring your precious ring from The North Way Studio!
As you embark on new adventures with your ring, we'd be delighted to share six tried and true wisdom to ensure that your treasure piece remains as radiant as the day it became yours.
💡 Did you know
While precious gems and metals are indeed hardy, like all things, proper care is a must to maintain their brilliance and structural integrity for generations to come. Even diamonds, the hardest natural substance, can chip if struck at the right angle, and gold can accumulate micro-scratches that dull its luster over time.
Caring For Your Cherished Ring
01: The Ritual of Cleansing
Keep your engagement ring's magic alive with regular care.
02. Skin Sensitivities: A Common Occurrence
Even high karat gold can sometimes cause unexpected reactions.
If your skin reacts, remove the ring and perform the cleaning ritual described above.
Should sensitivities persist, reach out to Maria. Fear not, solutions are available!
While we craft the finest recycled gold rings, the other metals in our alloys may occasionally cause irritation, even without known allergies. Common reactions between lotions, hand-sanitizers, and soap may cause a reaction if you’re not reacting to the gold itself.
03. The Strength and Vulnerability of Your Gem
Though mighty, your engagement ring is not impervious to the trials of daily life.
Remove your ring during your daily activities such as:
Sleeping
Swimming
Working out
Cleaning
Engaging in highly manual tasks
Applying lotions or chemicals (i.e. hand sanitizers)
Keep your ring on during these magical moments:
- Reading leather-bound books by candlelight
- Arranging dried herbs by moonlight
- Sealing your letters with personal wax seals
- Wandering through morning mist-kissed gardens
- Brewing morning coffee in copper kettles
*Store your ring in a soft cloth pouch or ring box when not wearing it.
04. The Art of Cleaning vs. Polishing
Regular cleaning maintains brilliance, but too much polishing can diminish your ring's power.
- Clean regularly to prevent buildup.
- But limit polishing to every 3-5 years, as it removes tiny amounts of metal.
If you would like professional polishing, please contact Maria directly to arrange a magical renewal for your ring.
05. The Annual Prong Inspection
Ensure your gem remains securely nestled in its golden cradle.
Perform a yearly "prong check" to maintain your ring's pristine condition. Examine the prongs closely. Are any shorter than the others? Is anything wiggling?
The North Way Studio offers free metal repairs, such as prong tipping and stone tightening, under warranty*.
For accidental damage (like a misshapen ring), contact us for pricing.
*Note: The warranty charm breaks if another jewelry shop works on your ring.
06. Protect Your Treasure with Insurance
Safeguard your precious artifact from the unpredictable twists of fate.
We highly recommend insuring your engagement ring as soon as possible.
Insurance typically costs 1-2% of the ring's value annually.
Consider Jewelers Mutual, renowned guardians of jewelry protection.
With proper care, your cherished ring will continue to be a symbol of your special moments for years to come. Remember, the more you treasure your ring, the more brightly it will shine.