Put simply—no, you shouldn't wear your engagement ring to bed. Sleeping with your ring on can put pressure on the band and bend the shank and prongs out of shape. Your ring may also catch on your blankets, which can damage the prongs and pull out diamonds.
In our helpful article we will clear up all those engagement ring musings, once and for all. In general it's perfectly safe to wear your engagement ring every day. However, if you are doing any kind of rough work such as cleaning or gardening, sports or the gym.
Many newly engaged people wonder if it is okay to sleep with their engagement ring on. The answer is that it's not recommended. Sleeping with your engagement ring on can put unnecessary pressure on your ring, which can bend prongs.
You May Damage the Ring
Your ring can get damaged if you sleep on it or if it catches on your bedspread. If it gets bent in your sleep, it'll break, and if the prongs that hold the gemstone(s) get broken, you could lose those, too.
Proper Ring Fit is Important
The tissue on your fingers will fluctuates in size throughout the day as you move through your normal activities. Early in the morning and late at night we may find our fingers are more swollen. Diet can affect water retention and bloating, which makes rings feel tighter.
Generally, if you have a prominent setting with high, fancy prongs, you'll want to remove it before you sleep. That's going to be better for the ring's health in the long term. You don't have to take off your engagement ring before sleeping, but if you do, make sure you put it in the same place each night.
When washing your hands with gentle soap and warm water your engagement ring is totally fine; no need to stress about taking it on and off. You should definitely be taking your engagement ring off to apply hand sanitizer, however.
Avoid taking a shower with your engagement ring on, since it'll be exposed to products that can damage it over time. Wearing it once or twice won't cause any immediate problems, but keep in mind that long-term exposure can cause more damage than you might realize.
Just as you should remove your ring before applying lotion or other cosmetics, you should also remove your ring before showering. While your favorite body wash or shampoo may seem harmless, they could cause grimy buildup on or even contribute to deterioration of your ring. So, just take that ring off before sudsing up.
The Concept of Stretching in Rings
Engagement rings can seem to stretch over time, but this is generally a misconception. It's usually a combination of subtle changes in your finger size and wear to the ring itself.
Our professional recommendation is to have your engagement ring inspected and cleaned every six months, with monthly self-checks performed between professional cleanings.
Do You Still Wear Your Engagement Ring After You Get Married? After your wedding ceremony, you will continue to wear your engagement ring along with your wedding band. So, yes. Feel free to stack on the jewels and show that stunner off!
Avoid wearing your ring in the shower or while swimming. The high pressure of the water can cause the ring to shift or become damaged. If you do need to wear your ring in the water, make sure to remove it as soon as you're finished. Dry the ring thoroughly after getting it wet.
With the oils on our hands, soaps and other things we come into contact with every day, your ring can start to fade. You don't want to overclean your ring, especially if you have white gold, but you should give your ring a deep cleaning every 2-4 weeks.
Traditionally, the wedding band goes first on the finger so it's closest to the heart. To ensure the proper position, some brides temporarily move their engagement ring to their right hand. Then, after the nuptials, they return the ring to their left hand over the wedding band.
Using hand sanitizer while wearing a ring won't cause immediate damage to diamonds or gemstones, but can leave a filmy residue on the stones over time, dulling the sparkle.
An engagement ring should be tight enough for the diamond to remain centered on the finger. But it must be loose enough for it to be spun around the finger with moderate effort. Remember though that a big stone on a dainty band will spin a bit sometimes due to gravity.
How much does it cost to get an engagement ring professionally cleaned? With most jewelers, visits to have your ring professionally cleaned is free! While this is often considered a complimentary service, other jewelers or ones you didn't purchase from, may charge you anywhere from $25 to $50.
Also, if you only get a few prongs retipped, it will look uneven and awkward. It's advisable to get your ring retipped every 5-10 years. Five to 10 years is a long time, yes, but don't let the length of time make you forget that your ring needs to be repaired.
Rings that are not sized properly can also end up catching on fabric and other things. If your ring is too large, it may move around on your finger more easily. Even a simple setting may then get caught on fibres and threads. Make sure that you get your ring sized by a professional jeweller.
Yes, but it is recommended to remove them nightly to give your skin some time to breathe. This protects you and your jewelry, and prevents it from warping from the weight of your body pressing on it as you shift sleep positions.