Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
Question How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching? Answer Gold is one of the most beautiful and lustrous metals, however, it is also malleable, which means it is pliable and can be scratched. The wonderful thing is that gold can always be polished! You may clean your ring as often as you desire with… Continue reading How can I prevent my gold ring from scratching?
Question How often should I inspect my jewelry? Answer It is a good idea to have your diamonds inspected at least twice a year to make sure no prongs have been bent or loosened. Although it is durable, even 14K gold jewelry will have a tendency to wear or become thinner over the years. If… Continue reading How often should I inspect my jewelry?
Question Why does my ring snag on everything? Is there anything I can do to fix it? Answer If you wear your jewelry often, you probably strike it daily against hard objects. This gradually causes wear and tear, and bends and sharpens the prongs. The ring will eventually snag your clothes, catch on nylons, and even… Continue reading Why does my ring snag on everything? Is there anything I can do to fix it?
Question I've heard that I can use bleach to clean my ring. Is that true? Answer No! Do not use bleach to clean your ring! Bleach won't hurt the diamond, but it could cause discoloration of your gold jewelry-- or even create pits. If you're looking for more advice on jewelry cleaning, you can find… Continue reading I’ve heard that I can use bleach to clean my ring. Is that true?