Ring Care Guide

How to Clean Your Ring

Over time, daily life leaves its trace—makeup, skin oils, lotions, and dust can quietly gather on your ring, dimming its brilliance and leaving your stone looking lifeless. But with a bit of gentle care, you can easily bring it back to brilliance.

What You’ll Need

  • Mild gentle soap
  • A bowl of warm water
  • A soft toothbrush
  • Your ring, waiting to be radiant once more

1. Let it Soak
Start by filling a bowl with warm water and a small amount of liquid dish soap. Let your ring soak in the mixture for a few minutes.

2. Gently Clean
Use a soft toothbrush to carefully brush away any residue, paying special attention to the underside and setting where dirt tends to collect.
Note: If the setting feels loose, avoid scrubbing and soak gently instead. You’re always welcome to bring it in for a professional check.

3. Rinse
Once clean, rinse your ring thoroughly under warm running water. Let it air dry or pat gently with a lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh cleaners or abrasives—they can damage both the stone and the metal.

How to clean your ring

Where Should I Store My Ring?

When you’re not wearing your ring, it’s important to keep it somewhere safe—and easy to remember.

Store it separately to avoid scratching, particularly if you have other diamond jewellery, as diamonds can scratch each other. Metal is even more susceptible to scuffing. We recommend using a fabric-lined jewellery box or your original Carmen & Lucy ring box to keep it protected.

Ring storage

When to Remove Your Ring

We know how tempting it is to wear your ring every moment—after all, it's a symbol of something deeply personal. But to preserve its shine and structure, there are moments when it’s best to slip it off.

  • Showers, Pools & Hot Tubs: Chlorine can dull stones and damage metal.
  • At the Gym: Pressure and impact can bend or break delicate settings.
  • At the Beach: Salt weakens prongs; cold water can shrink fingers.
  • Housework & Gardening: Harsh chemicals and impacts are risky.
  • While Sleeping: Snagging can slowly loosen prongs and settings.
When to remove your ring

Our Warranty

Every Carmen & Lucy engagement ring comes with a Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty covering structural manufacturing defects—things like faulty settings or misaligned bands. If a defect is confirmed, we’ll repair or replace your piece free of charge.

General wear and servicing are not covered, but we’re always happy to help with repairs, cleans and setting checks.

Warranty and support

If it’s been a while since your ring’s last clean or you’d like to check the claws and setting, we’re here to help.

Book a complimentary maintenance check to keep your ring looking and feeling its best.

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