If you have recently required a vintage engagement ring then you no doubt want to keep it in the best possible condition. Here is a list of basic things you should do after you purchase or are given a vintage engagement ring, as well as things to look out for and general knowledge that will help you keep your new ring in as best condition as you possibly can.
Storing your vintage engagement ring is essential to it staying in top condition. It’s best to not store it along side other jewelry directly. Some people have a jewelry box where they just throw all their rings, etc into and this might be the most convenient but is not the best way to protect them.
You can either find a storage spot that doesn’t clump them altogether, find a piece of cloth or soft material to wrap your ring in, or even get a bag specifically to hold precious rings.
These are perfect for vintage engagement rings because they can be small, with a drawstring so your ring will stay put and will be safe until you choose to take it out to sell or to wear.
Frequent changes in tempature: It’s not wise to store your vintage engagement rings anywhere where the tempature changes frequently. For instance, if you live in a place where winter and summer are both freezing and sizzling, and you keep your vintage engagement ring somewhere that is not tempature regulated, such as a garage, the glue and chemicals that keep the stones, diamonds and jewels in place can because loose and eventually cause them to fall out. Best case scenerio you have to spend time and possibly money putting them back in, or even hire someone to do it, or worst case they fall out and are lost forever.
Damaging moisture: Moisture is possibly vintage rings worst enemy, as well as all valuable jewelry. It can create rust damage, metal pitting or verdigris damage.
Anywhere that moisture is common such as saunas, the beach, exercising, swimming or humid and rainy weather, wearing your ring should either be limited or avoided. Neglecting this step can result in the ring becoming damaged, rusted or in some cases the luster of jewels can be lost.
Household chores: If you find yourself doing a lot of cleaning around the house then it’s best that you make it a point to remove the vintage engagement rings before doing so.
If you are going to be doing any kind of manual labor whether it be inside or out, it’s best to just remove your ring, as well as any other jewelry to avoid causing damage to it, or even yourself.
Because vintage engagement rings are often sharp, the last thing you want is that getting stabbed into you or someone else during the middle of a job or chore.