A modern guide to engagement ring choices: gems (natural and lab-grown), metals from platinum to titanium, common settings, and practical concerns like durability, resizing, and emergency removal.
Jewelry steam cleaners use hot vapor to remove grime without abrasive scrubbing. They work well for hard gemstones and solid metal settings, but can damage porous or treated stones - so match the method to the piece and consult a jeweler.
Ultrasonic jewelry cleaners use cavitation to remove embedded grime from hard gems and metals, restoring sparkle quickly. They work well on diamonds, sapphires, rubies and solid metal settings, but can damage porous, treated, or fragile stones like pearls, opals, and fracture-filled emeralds. Inspect pieces or consult a jeweler before use.