Engagement & Wedding Ring Care

This is something we hear regularly — and in many cases, it’s true.

Older rings were often designed very differently to modern engagement rings. Traditionally, rings tended to have:

• Thicker bands
• Heavier settings
• Chunkier claws
• Lower-set diamonds
• More metal protecting the stone

Modern ring styles are often intentionally more delicate and refined. Many people today prefer:

• Thin bands
• Fine claws
• Hidden halos
• Floating-style settings
• Higher-set diamonds
• Minimal metal around the stone

These styles can look incredible and allow more light into the diamond, creating a brighter, more elegant appearance — but they also naturally require more maintenance over time.

That doesn’t mean modern rings are poorly made. It simply reflects changing styles, preferences, and design priorities.

A fine modern solitaire worn every day for decades will naturally need more maintenance than a very heavy traditional ring from the 1970s.

All rings require maintenance eventually if worn daily — just at different levels depending on the design.

Most people think dirt only affects sparkle — but it can also affect the setting itself over time.

Rings collect:

• Soap residue
• Hand cream
• Oils from skin
• Dust and debris
• Everyday dirt

As this buildup hardens, expands, contracts, heats, cools, and shifts during everyday wear, it can gradually contribute to claws moving slightly or diamonds loosening over time.

This happens very slowly, which is why many people don’t notice until a stone suddenly feels loose.

Regular cleaning helps prevent this buildup before it becomes an issue.

Because professional cleaning is about far more than appearance.

When we sonic clean a ring, we’re also able to properly inspect the setting once dirt buildup has been removed.

This often allows us to spot:

• Loose claws
• Early wear
• Slight stone movement
• Weak settings
• Potential future issues

Many problems are easiest — and cheapest — to fix when identified early.

Our complimentary lifetime sonic cleaning service is designed to help customers maintain their rings properly and reduce the risk of avoidable long-term damage or stone loss.

This depends on:

• Your lifestyle
• How often the ring is worn
• The design of the ring
• The setting style
• The metal type

As a general guide: