If you’re celebrating a new engagement, congratulations! You’re probably still giddy when you look at the dazzling diamond on your finger, and we don’t think that feeling should ever end! If you take the time to protect your diamond, you’ll make sure it stays in top condition and glitters endlessly.
In addition to our skinny engagement ring boxes that offer compact protection, take a look at 8 times when it’s safest to keep your diamond off your finger.
- In the shower. If you’ve thought about wearing your engagement ring in the shower, try waiting until you’re clean and dry to put it back on your hand. With the slippery soap and water, it can be easy for your ring to slide off your finger and down the drain. Your shampoo and soap can also dull the appearance of your diamond over time.
- When you’re using beauty products. Once you’re out of the shower and beginning to put moisturisers, lotion, makeup, hair products and perfume on, it’s best to wait until you’re done with your beauty regimen to put your diamond back on your finger. These products can build up grime on your ring and reduce the natural sheen of your stone.
- When you’re washing dishes. Similarly to when you shower, washing dishes can be rough on your diamond–especially if you’re soaking it in harsh soaps or rubbing it against sponges and scrubbers.
- In the pool. If you’re an active person, consider taking off your engagement ring when you’re swimming in both chlorinated water and saltwater. The harsh chemicals in chlorine can actually alter the color of your ring, and saltwater can have adverse reactions with the metal in your ring. It’s also extremely easy for your ring to slide off your finger when you’re in the water, so it’s safest to leave it in a dry, protected place.
- At the gym. As you work out and use gym equipment, your engagement ring is in a risky place as you use different machinery and move your hands and arms in different motions. If your ring would happen to snag or get pressed against gym equipment, the diamond could get chipped or scratched.
- When you’re cooking. Cooking might not feel risky, but the various food products and bacteria can easily get stuck in your ring setting. Over time, this can dull your diamond’s sparkle.
- When you’re in the outdoors. If you’re hiking, rock climbing, or doing any other adventurous outdoor activities, it’s best to leave your engagement ring at home. If you bang your hand against something, you could risk chipping your diamond, and if your diamond happens to fall off as you’re flying down a zip line, that’s even worse!
- When you’re sleeping. It might seem harmless to wear your engagement ring to bed, but most people aren’t aware of what they do or where they place their hands in their sleep. You don’t want to risk your ring falling off and getting tangled in the sheets while you sleep, so why not invest in a ring holder or compact engagement ring box to store your diamond on the nightstand while you sleep?
Your engagement ring should sparkle forever, just like your love! Keep it safe and protected, both before and after the proposal, with our thin engagement ring boxes. Order yours today!
