Platinum is a strong and resilient metal but some maintenance is still necessary. These small tips will help you keep your platinum wedding ring beautiful and elegant for a long time to come. Taking proper care of your platinum engagement ring will ensure that it is still beautiful on the day of your wedding.

You need to know how to store your platinum rings properly and how to clean and polish your platinum jewelry.

Storing Your Platinum Rings

Make sure to store all your jewelry pieces separately. Keeping your platinum rings in a separate chamois bag or jewelry box will keep them from scratching against other pieces. Store your platinum rings in a safe place and make sure to have them insured. If you don't know the value of your platinum pieces, take them to a reputable jeweler for appraisal. Storing your platinum rings in a safe, separate place will ensure that they will last for a lifetime.

Cleaning Your Platinum Rings

When cleaning your platinum engagement ring or wedding band use a soft cloth, as brushes can scratch platinum. The safest cleaning solution is a mild soap in warm water.

Jewelers sometimes like to use ammonia as a cleaning agent. While this is safe to use on a platinum ring it can discolor precious gems. As a precautionary rule you should avoid any chemical cleaning agents. You should also avoid cleaning your platinum rings with scouring pads, or any rough surfaces, as these may scratch the metal.

Polishing Your Platinum Rings

Over time your platinum rings will develop a natural patina. Many people prefer this to a polished look, but if you do not take your platinum ring to a jeweler and have it polished.

If you'd like to polish it yourself, you should polish your platinum rings with a non chemical based compound. You can buy a professional polishing cloth at most jewelry stores. These cloths contain a mild abrasive for shining the metal remember to rinse the metal thoroughly afterwards with warm water.

When Not To Wear Your Platinum Rings - Some people never take off their engagement ring or wedding ring. There are times when you shouldn't wear your jewelry and just put your platinum rings away.

When doing the dishes you should take your rings off as they can be easily scratched. The soap could also make your rings slip off your finger. Make sure to put your platinum rings in a safe place and not near the sink. You should also take your rings off when doing rough work like gardening or when playing sports, as these activities can damage the mounting or even chip or crack a precious stone.