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How do I stop my wedding ring from scratching?

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Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a small amount of mild cleaning detergent mixed with tolerably hot water to scrub the ring lightly. Wear rubber gloves to prevent burning your hands in the hot water. Rinse the ring thoroughly under the hot water after the cleaning, and dry it with a lint-free cloth.


Also know, is it normal for rings to get scratched?

Scratched Metal Platinum rings are less likely to scratch because they're extremely durable. Small scrapes or nicks can be repaired with polishing, which can be done by most professional jewelers. If the damage is more significant, it might be more difficult to fix because of the density of platinum.

Also Know, how do you get scratches out of gold wedding rings? Soak your gold jewelry in a small bowl of warm water and a couple of drops of a mild dish detergent. Allow the gold to soak for about five minutes to loosen any dirt and oils. Brush the gold with a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove any remaining dirt and oils. Be gentle because you don't want to create more scratches.

Accordingly, can I scratch my diamond ring?

When a stone is set higher than the band of the ring, yes it has a higher chance of getting scratched. However, the diamond is the hardest stone on earth and you can rest assured that it is strong enough to resist any scratches from daily activity.

Is white gold easy to scratch?

A hard metal, just like diamond, the hardest material known, will be resistant to scratches, whilst a soft metal will scratch easily. Whilst it may be true that platinum is harder than gold in its purest form, 18kt white gold is mixed with other metals, most commonly palladium, silver and copper to make it harder.

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Can you get scratches out of platinum ring?

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