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Harrogate based jeweller offers guidance on engagement ring care

Beaverbrooks Jewellers

With wedding season underway, jewellers, Beaverbrooks has highlighted five common activities that could affect the condition of engagement rings

Clare Watson, Branch Manager at Beaverbrooks on James Street, outlined advice for those wishing to maintain their jewellery, noting that daily wear can sometimes cause damage or reduce a ring’s sparkle.

The guidance includes:

  • Exercise: High-impact workouts and weightlifting may put pressure on rings, potentially affecting the setting or bending precious metals.

  • Chemicals: Household cleaning products can dull gemstones and weaken settings over time.

  • Showering: Soap, shampoo, and conditioner can leave residue that makes jewellery appear dull.

  • Sleeping: Rings can catch on bedding or experience wear, while swelling fingers overnight may cause tightness.

  • Gardening: Soil and debris can become trapped in settings, while claw settings may catch on rough surfaces.

Watson recommended removing rings during these activities or using protective gloves where appropriate to help preserve them.

Beaverbrooks provides further information and jewellery care advice at its Harrogate store and online at www.beaverbrooks.co.uk.

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