This document provides dos and don'ts for cleaning rings at home. It recommends taking rings to a reputable jeweler for professional cleaning at least three times per year to prevent damage. At home, it advises using a soft brush and cloth for cleaning and soaking rings in water with mild soap first. The document warns against cleaning over sinks where rings could fall down drains and rubbing jewels heavily with cloths which could damage prongs. It concludes by recommending calling Mitchum Jewelers for professional cleaning using the finest methods and products.

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Dos and Don'ts of Cleaning Your Rings
It’s only natural that you’d want to keep something as precious and
sentimental as a ring looking new—after all, if you’re taking care of an
engagement or wedding ring, you’ll want to ensure it lasts a lifetime in
excellent condition. This involves
regularly cleaning your rings. However,
there are common mistakes many
people make when cleaning their rings,
which results in potentially harming the
ring. Here are a few simple dos and
don’ts for cleaning your rings.
DO: Take your Jewelry to a reputable
Independent Jewelry store for
professional service. It is advisable to
get your rings cleaned at least three
times a year in order to prevent any permanent damage to your rings of the
falling out of stones.
DON’T: Attempt to clean your diamond ring or any other expensive or
treasured rings without doing a bit of research first. Certain rings need
certain products and cleaning methods—don’t go in blind, or you may end up
regretting it.
DO: Clean your ring in a familiar place. It may be tempting to clean your
diamond ring in the restroom of an office, hotel, or restaurant, especially if
you notice your ring isn’t shining as brightly as usual. However, it is too easy
to forget or lose your ring in an unfamiliar place where you don’t know
everyone.
DON’T: Clean your rings over the sink. Countless rings, many of them
priceless, have disappeared down kitchen sink drains, some never to be
found again. Don’t take the chance—simply avoid cleaning your ring over
any place where the ring could fall and not be retrieved.
DO: Use a soft brush and cloth. A soft-bristled toothbrush (skip the
toothpaste) is a handy tool for cleaning a ring. Make sure to soak your ring

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in water first—if the ring shows severe grime and dust, add a little mild
liquid soap to the water—and then gently brush the ring, above and below
the diamond or other jewels. Lastly, dab it dry with a soft cloth.
DON’T: Rub the ring’s jewel heavily with the cloth—it is possible that the
fibers of the cloth could get caught in the ring’s prongs, pulling them apart
and making it easier for the jewel or jewels to fall out.
Lastly, DO call Mitchum Jewelers at (417) 581-2415 for the finest
professional cleaning you can get—our experts use only the finest products
and methods to keep your rings sparkling and beautiful.