The Complete Guide to Caring for Your Diamond Engagement Ring

A diamond engagement ring is likely to be the most valuable thing you wear every day — and the only valuable thing expected to survive decades of washing-up, gardening, gym sessions and everything else your hands get up to. Diamonds are the hardest natural material on Earth, but hard is not the same as indestructible. The good news is that a little knowledge and a few simple habits will keep your ring sparkling for a lifetime and beyond. Here is how to care for it properly, from daily wear to professional servicing, with the honest warnings most guides skip.