The Carbonstone Journal

Jewellery Care

Jewellery Care

Keep your fine jewellery sparkling for years. Simple cleaning, safe storage and everyday care advice you can trust.

Can You Wear Your Wedding Ring at the Gym?

Better not to. Bars and dumbbells press gold out of round, and a 2mm band bends fastest. Degloving is rare but real, which is why we say leave it off.

How Do You Claim for a Lost Wedding Ring?

Insurers want proof it existed and proof of value. A valuation or IGI certificate carries more weight than a receipt, and the single-item limit caps payouts.

Why Is My Gold Ring Turning My Finger Black?

Black marking is usually metallic abrasion, not a reaction. Fine gold dust rubs off against grit or make-up, and 9ct alloys show it most. It washes off.

How to Clean a Diamond Eternity Ring Without Loosening the Stones

A safe five-minute method for cleaning a diamond eternity ring at home, plus the cleaning methods that can loosen small stones.

What Does It Mean When Your Wedding Ring Breaks?

A broken wedding ring means the metal wore through, not that something is wrong with your marriage. Why rings break and what to do next.

Should You Take Your Wedding Ring Off in the Shower?

Soap, shampoo and hot water do more damage to a wedding ring than most people realise. Here is what actually happens and what to do.

Am I Allergic to My Wedding Ring?

Sore, itchy or green skin under a ring is usually trapped soap or a nickel reaction. How to tell the difference and what to do.

Can Lab-Grown Diamonds Get Wet? Showers, Swimming and Daily Wear

Water cannot harm a diamond. Chlorine, knocks and worn claws can. When to take the ring off and how to keep it bright.

Where Can I Get My Wedding Ring Cleaned?

Jeweller’s counter, workshop deep clean, at home or an ultrasonic tank. Which one your ring actually needs, and what to ask for.

How to Clean a Pave Diamond Ring Safely at Home

A five-minute soap-and-water method for pave rings, how often to do it, and the cleaning mistakes that loosen small stones.

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